Swellow pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
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Name origin

swell: expand
swallow: a species of bird

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 for said stat, 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	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

#276
Taillow
Normal · Flying →
(Level 22)

#277
Swellow
Normal · Flying

Moves learnt by level up

Swellow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
1	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
4	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
8	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
13	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
19	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
28	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
38	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
49	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
61	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95

Other generations: III IV V

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100
Defog	Flying	Status	-	-
Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-
Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100
Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	100

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White/HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Swellow is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95

Swellow is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95
5	Defog	Flying	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Swellow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
83	Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Swellow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
47	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
51	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Swellow sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Swellow

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

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★★	3
Power	★★★★★	5
Skill	★★	2
Stamina	★★★★	4
Jump	★★★★★	5
Total		19

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Name origin

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Training

Type defenses

Swellow stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

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Where to find Swellow

Pokeathlon stats

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