No. 0528

Swoobat

Courting Pokémon

Official art

Swoobat is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 425. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Psychic Flying

Height: 0.9 m 2′11″
Weight: 10.5 kg 23.1 lbs
Base stat total: 425 Higher than 46% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

The auspicious shape of this Pokémon’s nose apparently led some regions to consider Swoobat a symbol of good luck.

See all 5 entries

Base stats

HP67142–174244–338

Atk5769–119107–234

Def5567–117103–229

SpA7787–141143–278

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe114120–182209–359

Total425Higher than 46% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

PsychicFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DarkElectricGhostIceRock

Resists

½×

GrassPsychic

¼×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ground

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 114); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+182Max166No SP134Min120Scarf273Tailwind364

At max Speed, Swoobat outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Swoobat against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
182		Swoobat · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
166		Swoobat · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134		Swoobat · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon ignores other Pokémon's when taking or doing damage.
Everything about Unaware →
Other Pokémon with Unaware 13
Clefable Wooper Quagsire Bidoof Bibarel Woobat Pyukumuku Cosmog Fuecoco Crocalor Skeledirge Dondozo Clodsire
This Pokémon's held item has no effect, except Macho Brace. Fling cannot be used.
Everything about Klutz →
Other Pokémon with Klutz 11
Buneary Lopunny Woobat Audino Golett Golurk Stufful Bewear Toxel Fidough Capsakid
When one of this Pokémon's is raised or lowered, the amount is doubled.
Everything about Simple →
Other Pokémon with Simple 4
Numel Bidoof Bibarel Woobat

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0527WoobatPsychicFlying
1. Level up with high friendship
  #0528SwoobatPsychicFlying

Moves

Level up 13


1	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
1	Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	50	100%	25
1	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
1	GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.	Flying	Spec	40	100%	35
15	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Spec	60	95%	25
20	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
25	AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	10
30	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
35	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
40	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
45	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
50	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Spec	120	100%	10
55	Simple BeamThe target's Ability becomes Simple.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 52


TM06	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
TM08	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM09	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM14	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM17	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM18	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM19	SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.	Normal	Status	—	—	25
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM23	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM28	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM29	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM30	Steel Wing10% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1.	Steel	Phys	70	90%	25
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM33	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM40	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM41	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM44	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM47	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM56	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM58	AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	10
TM62	Speed SwapSwaps Speed stat with target.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM69	Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio.	Psychic	Phys	70	100%	20
TM70	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
TM78	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Phys	55	100%	15
TM95	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
TR11	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TR17	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR25	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR29	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TR33	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TR34	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Spec	120	100%	10
TR35	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TR36	Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).	Fire	Spec	95	90%	10
TR37	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TR38	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TR40	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TR49	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TR52	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
TR65	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TR68	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TR69	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TR82	Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Psychic	Spec	20	100%	10
TR83	Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.	Psychic	Status	—	—	15
TR91	Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1.	Poison	Status	—	100%	20
TR97	Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Psychic	Phys	85	100%	10

Tutor 2


Tutor	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Phys	40	90%	10
Tutor	Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10

Biology

Swoobat's ultrasonic waves can shatter concrete. Ultrasonic waves created by males during mating season bring happiness to those who hear them.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#670 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Courting Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue

: —

Original Unova#034Updated Unova#067Coastal Kalos#056Galar#175Isle of Armor#152

The auspicious shape of this Pokémon’s nose apparently led some regions to consider Swoobat a symbol of good luck.
Shield
Emitting powerful sound waves tires it out. Afterward, it won’t be able to fly for a little while.
Sword
It shakes its tail vigorously when it emits ultrasonic waves strong enough to reduce concrete to rubble.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Anyone who comes into contact with the ultrasonic waves emitted by a courting male experiences a positive mood shift.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It emits sound waves of various frequencies from its nose, including some powerful enough to destroy rocks.
Black

Names around the world

English: Swoobat
Japanese: ココロモリ
Japanese (romaji): Kokoromori
Korean: 맘박쥐
Chinese (Traditional): 心蝙蝠
Chinese (Simplified): 心蝙蝠
French: Rhinolove
German: Fletiamo
Spanish: Swoobat
Italian: Swoobat

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Spe
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 149
: Medium

Breeding

: FieldFlying
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Woobat: Level up with high friendship.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 27–60
Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 27–60
Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Shield 9 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 9 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.