Swellow (#0277) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk8581–150157–295

Def6058–123112–240

SpA7572–139139–273

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe125117–194229–383

Total455Higher than 51% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 125). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+194Max177No SP145Min130Scarf291Tailwind388

At max Speed, Swellow outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Guts
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
ScrappyHidden ability
Lets the Pokémon's Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexRU

0.12% of teams · rank #232 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Scrappy
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

Boomburst
U-turn
Heat Wave
Hidden Power Fighting

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.37%
Rated 1500+0.15%
Rated 1630+0.12%
Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.12%

Moves

Boomburst65.9%
U-turn62.3%
Heat Wave60.5%
Hidden Power Fighting47.4%
Quick Attack34.1%
Protect33.1%
Facade32.3%
Brave Bird31.6%
Hurricane8.5%
Endeavor3.9%

Items

Choice Specs58.8%
Flame Orb32.2%
Throat Spray4.9%
Focus Sash3.3%
Custap Berry0.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.3%

Abilities

67.6%
32.4%

EV spreads

Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe49.7%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe30.3%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.8%
Timid 28 HP / 252 SpA / 228 Spe4.3%
Jolly 104 Atk / 4 Def / 148 SpA / 252 Spe2.6%

Common teammates

Kingambit49.7%
Landorus-Therian48.6%
Slowbro47.4%
Heatran47.4%
Zamazenta47.4%
Zapdos31.9%
Moltres28.7%
Gliscor28.2%

Evolution

#0276TaillowNormalFlying
1. Level 22#0277SwellowNormalFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

1Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

1Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

5Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

9Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

13Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

17Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

21Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

27Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

33AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

39Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

45EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

51Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

57ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM / HM / TR 22

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

HM02FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

HM05DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMSteel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

TMPluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

TMU-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Swallow Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#026Coastal Kalos#020New Hoenn#026

It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: オオスバメ
Japanese (romaji): Ohsubame
Korean: 스왈로
Chinese (Traditional): 大王燕
Chinese (Simplified): 大王燕
French: Hélédelle
German: Schwalboss
Spanish: Swellow
Italian: Swellow

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 159
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle Dome ExteriorSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43

White 2 areas

Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57

Black 2 areas

Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57

Platinum 1 area

Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26

Pearl 1 area

Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22

Diamond 1 area

Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22

Emerald 1 area

Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Sapphire 1 area

Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Ruby 1 area

Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25