Name origin

swell
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swallow
a species of bird


Swellow artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 277
Type Normal Flying
Species Swallow Pokémon
Height 2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg)
Abilities Guts
Scrappy (Dream World)
Local № 026 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese Osubame

Breeding

Egg Groups Flying
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 162
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

Nor Fir Wat Ele Gra Ice Fig Poi Gro Fly Psy Bug Roc Gho Dra Dar Ste
2 ½ 2 0 ½ 2 0

Swellow stats

The base stats for Swellow are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 60
230 - 324
Attack 85
157 - 295
Defense 60
112 - 240
Sp. Atk 50
94 - 218
Sp. Def 50
94 - 218
Speed 125
229 - 383
Total 430

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby SWELLOW flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This POKéMON dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by SWELLOW’s clawed feet, preventing escape.
Sapphire SWELLOW is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two SWELLOW are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other’s wings.
Emerald A SWELLOW dives upon prey from far above. It never misses its targets. It takes to the skies in search of lands with a warm climate.
FireRed
LeafGreen
If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Swellow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
1 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
1 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
1 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
4 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
8 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
13 Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
19 Double TeamNormalStatus--
28 EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
38 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
49 AgilityPsychicStatus--
61 Air SlashFlyingSpecial7595

Egg moves

Swellow learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Swellow egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
RageNormalPhysical20100
Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
RefreshNormalStatus--
RoostFlyingStatus--
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120100
DefogFlyingStatus--

Swellow learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Swellow egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
RageNormalPhysical20100
Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
RefreshNormalStatus--
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120100

Move Tutor moves

Swellow can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--

Swellow can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Swellow is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095

Moves learnt by TM

Swellow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Swellow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Swellow sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Swellow normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Swellow shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Swellow normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Swellow shiny sprite

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Where to find Swellow

Sapphire
Ruby
Route 115
Emerald Route 115
Pearl
Diamond
Route 213
Platinum Route 213
White
Black
Route 13, Giant Chasm

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Swellow questions