Swablu

Swablu is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0333
Type Normal Flying
Species Cotton Bird Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Natural Cure
Cloud Nine (hidden ability)
Local № 0121 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0171 (Platinum)
0246 (Black 2/White 2)
0139 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0126 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0219 (Scarlet/Violet)
0035 (The Crown Tundra)
0114 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Def
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 62
Growth Rate Erratic

Breeding

Egg Groups Dragon, Flying
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 45
200 294
Attack 40
76 196
Defense 60
112 240
Sp. Atk 40
76 196
Sp. Def 75
139 273
Speed 50
94 218
Total 310 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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Swablu.

Evolution chart

(Level 35)

Swablu changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby SWABLU has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This POKéMON is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat.
Sapphire SWABLU loves to make things clean. If it spots something dirty, it will wipe and polish it with its cottony wings. If its wings become dirty, this POKéMON finds a stream and showers itself.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
Emerald A POKéMON that has wings like cottony clouds. After enduring winter, in which little food is available, SWABLU flocks move closer to towns in the spring.
Diamond
Pearl
Its wings are like cotton tufts. If it perches on someone’s head, it looks like a cotton hat.
Platinum It can’t relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Its wings bring cottony clouds to mind. It grooms with springwater and loves to sit on heads.
Black
White
It can’t relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.
Black 2
White 2
For some reason, it likes to land on people’s heads softly and act like it’s a hat.
X For some reason, it likes to land on people’s heads softly and act like it’s a hat.
Y It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
Omega Ruby Swablu has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This Pokémon is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat.
Alpha Sapphire Swablu loves to make things clean. If it spots something dirty, it will wipe and polish it with its cottony wings. If its wings become dirty, this Pokémon finds a stream and showers itself.
Sword Its cottony wings are full of air, making them light and fluffy to the touch. Swablu takes diligent care of its wings.
Shield Since Swablu looks like a cumulus cloud, foes can have a hard time finding it. Apparently its wings turned white over many generations.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Its wings are like cotton tufts. If it perches on someone’s head, it looks like a cotton hat.
Scarlet It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
Violet It can’t relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.

Moves learned by Swablu

Moves learnt by level up

Swablu learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
4Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
8MistIceStatus
12Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
16RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
20Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
24SafeguardNormalStatus
28SingNormalStatus 55
32Cotton GuardGrassStatus
36Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
40MoonblastFairySpecial 95 100
44Perish SongNormalStatus

Egg moves

Swablu learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Swablu gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
DefogFlyingStatus
Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
Feather DanceFlyingStatus 100
HazeIceStatus
RoostFlyingStatus
TailwindFlyingStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Swablu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Swablu learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
4Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
8MistIceStatus
12Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
16RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
20Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
24SafeguardNormalStatus
28SingNormalStatus 55
32Cotton GuardGrassStatus
36Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
40MoonblastFairySpecial 95 100
44Perish SongNormalStatus

Egg moves

Swablu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Swablu gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus
AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
Feather DanceFlyingStatus 100
HazeIceStatus
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
Power SwapPsychicStatus
TailwindFlyingStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Swablu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Swablu sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Swablu sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Swablu sprite from Diamond & Pearl Swablu sprite from Black & White Swablu sprite from X & Y Swablu sprite from Sword & Shield Swablu sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Swablu Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Swablu Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Swablu Shiny sprite from Black & White Swablu Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Swablu

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 114, 115
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 114, 115
Diamond
Pearl
Route 211
Platinum Route 210
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 45
Black
White
Breed Altaria
Black 2
White 2
Route 14, Abundant Shrine
X
Y
Route 21
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 114, 115, Sky Pillar
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Breed Altaria
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Path to the Peak, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 211, Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Three), The Great Crater of Paldea, Glaseado Mountain

Other languages

English Swablu
Japanese チルット (Tyltto)
German Wablu
French Tylton
Italian Swablu
Spanish Swablu
Korean 파비코 (pabiko)
Chinese (Simplified) 青绵鸟
Chinese (Traditional) 青綿鳥

 

English Cotton Bird Pokémon
Japanese わたどりポケモン
German Wollvogel-Pokémon
French Pokémon Oiseaucoton
Italian Pokémon Alidicotone
Spanish Pokémon Ave Algodón
Korean 솜새포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 绵鸟宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 綿鳥寶可夢

Name origin

swab
a piece of cotton (referring to Swablu’s wings)
blue
a color