No. 0276

Taillow

Tiny Swallow Pokémon

Official art

Taillow is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 270. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal Flying

Height: 0.3 m 1′00″
Weight: 2.3 kg 5.1 lbs
Base stat total: 270 Higher than 8% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entrySapphire / Alpha Sapphire

TAILLOW is young - it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on WURMPLE that live in forests.

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Base stats

HP40115–147190–284

Atk5567–117103–229

Def3045–9058–174

SpA3045–9058–174

SpD3045–9058–174

Spe8594–150157–295

Total270Higher than 8% 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: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricIceRock

Resists

½×

BugGrass

Immune to

0×

GhostGround

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 85); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Taillow outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Taillow 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
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
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		Taillow · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
137		Taillow · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		Taillow · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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

If this Pokémon is statused, its Attack is 1.5×; ignores halving physical damage.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexLC

Evolution

#0276TaillowNormalFlying
1. Level 22
  #0277SwellowNormalFlying

Moves

Level up 13


1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	35	100%	35
5	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
9	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30
13	Wing AttackNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	60	100%	35
17	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
21	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
25	Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.	Fighting	Status	—	—	15
29	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
33	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
37	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
41	Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.	Flying	Phys	120	100%	15
45	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 20


TM10	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
HM02	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
HM05	Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	Steel Wing10% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1.	Steel	Phys	70	90%	25
TM	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5
TM	PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Flying	Phys	60	100%	20
TM	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20

Egg moves 6


Egg	BoomburstNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.	Normal	Spec	140	100%	10
Egg	Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.	Flying	Phys	120	100%	15
Egg	Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.	Flying	Spec	110	70%	10
Egg	Sky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit.	Flying	Phys	140	90%	5
Egg	SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
Egg	WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20

Biology

A gutsy species, Taillow will fight larger Pokémon like Skarmory. It loses its will to fight if it becomes hungry. During colder seasons, it flies up to 180 miles (290 km) per day looking for warmer climates.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III 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

: Tiny Swallow Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue

: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#025Coastal Kalos#019New Hoenn#025

When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
Although it is small, it is very courageous. It will take on a larger SKARMORY on an equal footing. However, its will weakens if it becomes hungry.
Emerald
TAILLOW is young - it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on WURMPLE that live in forests.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
TAILLOW courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Taillow
Japanese: スバメ
Japanese (romaji): Subame
Korean: 테일로
Chinese (Traditional): 傲骨燕
Chinese (Simplified): 傲骨燕
French: Nirondelle
German: Schwalbini
Spanish: Taillow
Italian: Taillow

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 1 Spe
: 200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 54
: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Route 104Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 3

Omega Ruby 1 area

Route 104Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 3

Y 1 area

Road 8Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 7

X 1 area

Road 8Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 7

SoulSilver 1 area

Cherrygrove CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 18–25

HeartGold 1 area

Cherrygrove CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 18–25

Emerald 4 areas

Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
Road 104Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
Road 116Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8

Sapphire 4 areas

Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
Road 104Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
Road 116Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8

Ruby 4 areas

Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
Road 104Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
Road 116Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8

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.