Swirlix
Swirlix is a Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
It loves sweets and eats nothing else, making its body as sweet and sticky as cotton candy.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0684 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Fairy | 
| Species | Cotton Candy Pokémon | 
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) | 
| Weight | 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Sweet Veil Unburden (hidden ability) | 
| Local № | 0131 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0210 (Sword/Shield) 0098 (Legends: Z-A) | 
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 68 | 
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Fairy | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female | 
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) | 
Base stats
| HP | 62 | 234 | 328 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 48 | 90 | 214 | |
| Defense | 66 | 123 | 254 | |
| Sp. Atk | 59 | 110 | 238 | |
| Sp. Def | 57 | 107 | 234 | |
| Speed | 49 | 92 | 216 | |
| Total | 341 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Swirlix changes
- In Generations 6-7, Swirlix has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| X Omega Ruby | To entangle its opponents in battle, it extrudes white threads as sweet and sticky as cotton candy. | 
|---|---|
| Y Alpha Sapphire | Because it eats nothing but sweets, its fur is as sticky sweet as cotton candy. | 
| Sword | It eats its own weight in sugar every day. If it doesn’t get enough sugar, it becomes incredibly grumpy. | 
| Shield | The sweet smell of cotton candy perfumes Swirlix’s fluffy fur. This Pokémon spits out sticky string to tangle up its enemies. | 
Moves learned by Swirlix
Moves learnt by level up
Swirlix learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charm | Fairy |  | — | 100 | 
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 6 | Fairy Wind | Fairy |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 12 | Draining Kiss | Fairy |  | 50 | 100 | 
| 15 | Fake Tears | Dark |  | — | 100 | 
| 18 | Amnesia | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 21 | String Shot | Bug |  | — | 95 | 
| 24 | Cotton Guard | Grass |  | — | — | 
| 27 | Energy Ball | Grass |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 32 | Wish | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 36 | Play Rough | Fairy |  | 90 | 90 | 
| 40 | Sticky Web | Bug |  | — | — | 
Egg moves
Swirlix does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Swirlix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Calm Mind | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 17 | Protect | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 35 | Endure | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 48 | Self-Destruct | Normal |  | 200 | 100 | 
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 67 | Thunderbolt | Electric |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 73 | Surf | Water |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 85 | Substitute | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy |  | 80 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by level up
Swirlix learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 3 | Play Nice | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 6 | Fairy Wind | Fairy |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 9 | Aromatherapy | Grass |  | — | — | 
| 12 | Draining Kiss | Fairy |  | 50 | 100 | 
| 15 | Fake Tears | Dark |  | — | 100 | 
| 18 | Round | Normal |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 21 | String Shot | Bug |  | — | 95 | 
| 24 | Cotton Spore | Grass |  | — | 100 | 
| 27 | Energy Ball | Grass |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 30 | Wish | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 33 | Play Rough | Fairy |  | 90 | 90 | 
| 36 | Cotton Guard | Grass |  | — | — | 
| 39 | Endeavor | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
Egg moves
Swirlix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Swirlix gen 8 learnset page.
Move Tutor moves
Swirlix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Explosion | Fairy |  | 100 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by TM
Swirlix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 21 | Rest | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 23 | Thief | Dark |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 24 | Snore | Normal |  | 50 | 100 | 
| 25 | Protect | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 29 | Charm | Fairy |  | — | 100 | 
| 31 | Attract | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water |  | — | — | 
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire |  | — | — | 
| 39 | Facade | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 41 | Helping Hand | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 47 | Fake Tears | Dark |  | — | 100 | 
| 76 | Round | Normal |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 87 | Draining Kiss | Fairy |  | 50 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by TR
Swirlix is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
| TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Flamethrower | Fire |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 04 | Surf | Water |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 17 | Amnesia | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 20 | Substitute | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 26 | Endure | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 49 | Calm Mind | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass |  | 90 | 100 | 
| 90 | Play Rough | Fairy |  | 90 | 90 | 
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy |  | 80 | 100 | 
Swirlix sprites
Where to find Swirlix
| X | Route 7 | 
|---|---|
| Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Not available in this game | 
| Sword | Route 5, Glimwood Tangle, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness | 
| Shield | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game | 
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available | 
Answers to Swirlix questions
Other languages
| English | Swirlix | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | ペロッパフ (Peroppafu) | 
| German | Flauschling | 
| French | Sucroquin | 
| Italian | Swirlix | 
| Spanish | Swirlix | 
| Korean | 나룸퍼프 (narumpeopeu) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 绵绵泡芙 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 綿綿泡芙 | 
| English | Cotton Candy Pokémon | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | わたあめポケモン | 
| German | Zuckerwatte-Pokémon | 
| French | Pokémon Confiserie | 
| Italian | Pokémon Zuccherino | 
| Spanish | Pokémon Chuchería | 
| Korean | 솜사탕포켓몬 | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 棉花糖宝可梦 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 棉花糖寶可夢 | 
Name origin
- swirl
- to move in a spiral shape
- licks
- to eat with the tongue
 
	 




