Taillow
Taillow is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
National № | 0276 |
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Type | Normal Flying |
Species | TinySwallow Pokémon |
Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
Weight | 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Guts Scrappy (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0025 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0019 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0025 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 54 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Flying |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
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Attack | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
Sp. Def | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Total | 270 | 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
Taillow changes
- In Generations 3-4, Taillow has a base experience yield of 59.
- In Generations 3-7, Taillow has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Ruby | TAILLOW courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy POKéMON will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry. |
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Sapphire | TAILLOW is young - it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This POKéMON feeds on WURMPLE that live in forests. |
FireRed LeafGreen |
It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day. |
Emerald | Although it is small, it is very courageous. It will take on a larger SKARMORY on an equal footing. However, its will weakens if it becomes hungry. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
X | It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
Y | It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day. |
Omega Ruby | Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry. |
Alpha Sapphire | Taillow is young—it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on Wurmple that live in forests. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
Moves learned by Taillow
Moves learnt by level up
Taillow learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
5 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
13 | Wing Attack | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
17 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
25 | Quick Guard | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
37 | Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
41 | Brave Bird | Flying | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
45 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Taillow learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Taillow gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Boomburst | Normal | ![]() | 140 | 100 |
Brave Bird | Flying | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Supersonic | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
Whirlwind | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Taillow is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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10 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
47 | Steel Wing | Steel | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
51 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Pluck | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
89 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
97 | Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Taillow learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
5 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
13 | Wing Attack | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
17 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
25 | Quick Guard | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
37 | Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
41 | Brave Bird | Flying | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
45 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Taillow learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Taillow gen 7 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Boomburst | Normal | ![]() | 140 | 100 |
Brave Bird | Flying | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
Mirror Move | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Refresh | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Steel Wing | Steel | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
Supersonic | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
Whirlwind | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Taillow can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Taillow is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
51 | Steel Wing | Steel | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
76 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
89 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Taillow can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Air Cutter | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Pluck | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 5 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Taillow sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Taillow
Ruby Sapphire |
Route 104, 115, 116, Petalburg Woods |
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FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Route 104, 115, 116, Petalburg Woods |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Breed Swellow |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Cherrygrove City |
Black White |
Breed Swellow |
Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Route 8 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 104, 115, 116, Petalburg Woods |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Breed Swellow |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Breed Swellow |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Taillow questions
Other languages
English | Taillow |
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Japanese | スバメ (Subame) |
German | Schwalbini |
French | Nirondelle |
Italian | Taillow |
Spanish | Taillow |
Korean | 테일로 (teillo) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 傲骨燕 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 傲骨燕 |
English |
TinySwallow Pokémon |
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Japanese | こツバメポケモン |
German | Schwälblein-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Minirondel |
Italian | Pokémon Rondinella |
Spanish | Pokémon Pequebuche |
Korean | 아기제비포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 幼燕宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 幼燕寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tail
- hindmost part of an animal
- swallow
- a species of bird