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

