Swalot
Swalot is a Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0317 |
|---|---|
| Type | Poison |
| Species | Poison Bag Pokémon |
| Height | 1.7 m (5′07″) |
| Weight | 80.0 kg (176.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Liquid Ooze 2. Sticky Hold Gluttony (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0096 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0099 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0101 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0140 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 163 |
| Growth Rate | Fluctuating |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 73 | 135 | 269 | |
| Defense | 83 | 153 | 291 | |
| Sp. Atk | 73 | 135 | 269 | |
| Sp. Def | 83 | 153 | 291 | |
| Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Total | 467 | 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
Swalot changes
- In Generations 3-4, Swalot has a base experience yield of 168.
- In Generations 3-7, Swalot has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | When SWALOT spots prey, it spurts out a hideously toxic fluid from its pores and sprays the target. Once the prey has weakened, this POKéMON gulps it down whole with its cavernous mouth. |
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| Sapphire | SWALOT has no teeth, so what it eats, it swallows whole, no matter what. Its cavernous mouth yawns widely. An automobile tire could easily fit inside this POKéMON’s mouth. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It can swallow a tire whole in one gulp. It secretes a horribly toxic fluid from the pores on its body. |
| Emerald | Its powerful stomach acid is capable of digesting almost anything. The one thing in the whole world a SWALOT can’t digest is its own stomach. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It swallows anything whole. It sweats toxic fluids from its follicles to douse foes. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It gulps anything that fits in its mouth. Its special enzymes can dissolve anything. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It swallows anything whole. It sweats toxic fluids from its follicles to douse foes. |
| X | It swallows anything whole. It sweats toxic fluids from its follicles to douse foes. |
| Y | It gulps anything that fits in its mouth. Its special enzymes can dissolve anything. |
| Omega Ruby | When Swalot spots prey, it spurts out a hideously toxic fluid from its pores and sprays the target. Once the prey has weakened, this Pokémon gulps it down whole with its cavernous mouth. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Swalot has no teeth, so what it eats, it swallows whole, no matter what. Its cavernous mouth yawns widely. An automobile tire could easily fit inside this Pokémon’s mouth. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It swallows anything whole. It sweats toxic fluids from its follicles to douse foes. |
| Scarlet | It gulps anything that fits in its mouth. Its special enzymes can dissolve anything. |
| Violet | It can swallow a tire whole in one gulp. It secretes a horribly toxic fluid from the pores on its body. |
Moves learned by Swalot
Moves learnt by level up
Swalot does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Swalot does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Swalot cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Swalot learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| 1 | Poison Gas | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sludge | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 1 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 20 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 30 | Spit Up | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Stockpile | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Swallow | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Gastro Acid | Poison | — | 100 | |
| 49 | Belch | Poison | 120 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Swalot learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Swalot learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Swalot gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | Poison | — | — | |
| Clear Smog | Poison | 50 | — | |
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| Smog | Poison | 30 | 70 | |
| Stuff Cheeks | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Swalot is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Swalot sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Swalot
| Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Gulpin |
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| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Gulpin |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Gulpin |
| HeartGold | Trade/migrate from another game |
| SoulSilver | Evolve Gulpin |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Gulpin |
| 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 Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet | Location data not yet available |
| Violet | Casseroya Lake |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Swalot |
|---|---|
| Japanese | マルノーム (Marunoom) |
| German | Schlukwech |
| French | Avaltout |
| Italian | Swalot |
| Spanish | Swalot |
| Korean | 꿀꺽몬 (kkulkkeongmon) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 吞食兽 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 吞食獸 |
| English |
Poison Bag Pokémon |
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| Japanese | どくぶくろポケモン |
| German | Giftbeutel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Sac Poison |
| Italian | Pokémon Velenosacco |
| Spanish | Pokémon Bolsa Veneno |
| Korean | 독봉지포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 毒袋宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 毒袋寶可夢 |
Name origin
- swallow
- to eat
- a lot
- many

