Swellow #0277

The Swallow Pokémon

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Typing	NormalFlying
Abilities	Guts Scrappy - Hidden
Classification	The Swallow Pokémon
National ID	#0277

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2

RockElectricIce

Resists x½

BugGrass

Immune x0

GroundGhost

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This page displays data from Shining Pearl (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Base Stats

Stat	Amount	Stat Range
HP	60	120—167
Attack	85	81—150
Defense	60	58—123
Sp. Attack	75	72—139
Sp. Defense	50	49—112
Speed	125	117—194
Total	455	Calculated Stat Range

Calculated stats: Lv. 50

Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

At Level 22

Where to Find

Generation 8
BD/SP	WildRoute 213
Generation 7
US/UM	AmbushUltra Space Wilds
Generation 5
B2/W2	WildRoute 13
B/W	WildGiant ChasmRoute 13
Generation 4
Platinum	WildRoute 213
D/P	WildRoute 213
Generation 3
XD: Gale of Darkness	StaticCitadark Isle
Emerald	WildRoute 115
R/S	WildRoute 115

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)	Flying
Egg Cycles	15
Egg Steps	3840 - Generations II, III, and VII 3825 - Generations IV 3855 - Generations V and VI 3825 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1920 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio	50.20%49.80%
Height	0.7 m (2'4")
Weight	19.8 kg (43.7 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield	2 Speed
Base Exp. Yield	159
Catch Rate	45
Catch Chance	~11.95% Success (Poké Ball, Lvl. 50, Full HP)
Exp. Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Base Friendship	50

Pokédex Entries

Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl "It circles the sky in search of prey and dives sharply to catch its target."
X "If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky." Y "It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws."
Alpha Sapphire "Swellow is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two Swellow are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other’s wings." Omega Ruby "Swellow flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This Pokémon dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by Swellow’s clawed feet, preventing escape."
Black White "It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey."
Black 2 White 2 "It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey."
Diamond Pearl "It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey."
Platinum "It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey."
HeartGold SoulSilver "It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws."
Ruby "SWELLOW flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This POKéMON dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by SWELLOW’s clawed feet, preventing escape." Sapphire "SWELLOW is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two SWELLOW are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other’s wings."
FireRed LeafGreen "If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky."
Emerald "A SWELLOW dives upon prey from far above. It never misses its targets. It takes to the skies in search of lands with a warm climate."

Learnset

Level-up Egg TM

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Swellow via level-up in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

Level	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
1	Air Slash	75	95	Flying	Spec.
1	Brave Bird	120	100	Flying	Phys.
1	Focus Energy	—	—	Normal	Stat.
1	Growl	—	100	Normal	Stat.
1	Peck	35	100	Flying	Phys.
1	Pluck	60	100	Flying	Phys.
1	Quick Attack	40	100	Normal	Phys.
5	Focus Energy	—	—	Normal	Stat.
9	Quick Attack	40	100	Normal	Phys.
13	Wing Attack	60	100	Flying	Phys.
17	Double Team	—	—	Normal	Stat.
21	Aerial Ace	60	—	Flying	Phys.
27	Quick Guard	—	—	Fighting	Stat.
33	Agility	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
39	Air Slash	75	95	Flying	Spec.
45	Endeavor	1	100	Normal	Phys.
51	Brave Bird	120	100	Flying	Phys.
57	Reversal	1	100	Fighting	Phys.

Egg Moves

The following moves are learned by Swellow as Egg Moves in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
Boomburst	140	100	Normal	Spec.
Brave Bird	120	100	Flying	Phys.
Hurricane	110	70	Flying	Spec.
Sky Attack	140	90	Flying	Phys.
Supersonic	—	55	Normal	Stat.
Whirlwind	—	—	Normal	Stat.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Swellow via TM in Pokémon Shining Pearl:

TM	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
TM010	Work Up	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM011	Sunny Day	—	—	Fire	Stat.
TM015	Hyper Beam	150	90	Normal	Spec.
TM017	Protect	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM018	Rain Dance	—	—	Water	Stat.
TM032	Double Team	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM040	Aerial Ace	60	—	Flying	Phys.
TM042	Facade	70	100	Normal	Phys.
TM044	Rest	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM045	Attract	—	100	Normal	Stat.
TM046	Thief	60	100	Dark	Phys.
TM047	Steel Wing	70	90	Steel	Phys.
TM051	Roost	—	—	Flying	Stat.
TM058	Endure	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM068	Giga Impact	150	90	Normal	Phys.
TM082	Sleep Talk	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM087	Swagger	—	85	Normal	Stat.
TM088	Pluck	60	100	Flying	Phys.
TM089	U-turn	70	100	Bug	Phys.
TM090	Substitute	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM094	Fly	90	95	Flying	Phys.
TM097	Defog	—	—	Flying	Stat.