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==History==
==History==
===Hoenn===
==={{series|Advanced Generation}}===
====Hoenn====
[[File:Ash Taillow.png|thumb|220px|left|As a Taillow]]
[[File:Ash Taillow.png|thumb|220px|left|As a Taillow]]
Ash caught Swellow as a Taillow in the episode ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow!]]''. It was the leader of a flock of {{p|Taillow}}. It stole [[Max]]'s chocolate and challenged {{AP|Pikachu}} to a battle. It also led the entire flock on a ceaseless attack until {{an|Brock}} and his {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} intervened and used {{m|Explosion}} to drive them away. Taillow then showed up alone and challenged Pikachu, and even though it took countless {{m|Thunderbolt}}s and a {{m|Thunder}} from Pikachu, it still kept fighting. On Brock's advice, Ash captured Taillow to prevent it from getting hurt anymore. Ash then sent it out and Brock helped it recover.
Ash caught Swellow as a Taillow in the episode ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow!]]''. It was the leader of a flock of wild {{p|Taillow}}. It stole [[Max]]'s chocolate and challenged {{AP|Pikachu}} to a battle. It also led the entire flock on a ceaseless attack until {{an|Brock}} and his {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} intervened and used {{m|Explosion}} to drive them away. Taillow then showed up alone and challenged Pikachu, and even though it took countless {{m|Thunderbolt}}s and a {{m|Thunder}} from Pikachu, it still kept fighting. On Brock's advice, Ash captured Taillow to prevent it from getting hurt anymore. Ash then sent it out and Brock helped it recover.


Its first battle was against [[Nicholai]] and his {{p|Zigzagoon}} in ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]''. Taillow's impressive flying techniques allowed it to match Nicholai's newly caught Pokémon well. The winner of the battle is unknown. It also fought against {{OBP|Anthony|AG010}}'s {{p|Pelipper}} ''[[AG010|You Said a Mouthful!]]'', where it handled the battle well but lost when a {{p|Magby}} hidden inside Pelipper's bill used {{m|Flamethrower}}.
Its first battle was against [[Nicholai]] and his {{p|Zigzagoon}} in ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]''. Taillow's impressive flying techniques allowed it to match Nicholai's newly caught Pokémon well. The winner of the battle is unknown. It also fought against {{OBP|Anthony|AG010}}'s {{p|Pelipper}} in ''[[AG010|You Said a Mouthful!]]'', where it handled the battle well but lost when a {{p|Magby}} hidden inside Pelipper's bill used {{m|Flamethrower}}.


In ''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]'', Ash chose it to battle the {{type|Fighting}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Brawly]]'s {{p|Machop}}. Taillow managed to land several {{m|Wing Attack}}s on Machop, but Brawly's Pokémon managed to weather the attacks to land a devastating {{m|Cross Chop}} at the vital moment, taking Taillow out in a single hit. Taillow, with {{AP|Corphish}}, {{AP|Treecko}} and Pikachu, took up a meditation program to prepare for the rematch. However, Taillow was substituted for Corphish in the rematch.
In ''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]'', Ash chose it to battle the {{type|Fighting}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Brawly]]'s {{p|Machop}}. Taillow managed to land several Wing Attacks on Machop, but Brawly's Pokémon managed to weather the attacks to land a devastating {{m|Cross Chop}} at the vital moment, taking Taillow out in a single hit. Taillow, with {{AP|Corphish}}, {{AP|Treecko}} and Pikachu, took up a meditation program to prepare for the rematch. However, Taillow was substituted for Corphish in the rematch.


It battled against [[Drew's Roselia]] in ''[[AG050|Pros and Con Artists]]'', where it managed to outfly {{m|Petal Dance}}, but was paralyzed by {{m|Stun Spore}} when it attempted to attack at close range, causing it to lose the battle.
In ''[[AG050|Pros and Con Artists]]'', Ash used Taillow to battle [[Drew]] and his {{TP|Drew|Roselia}}, as shown in a flashback later in the episode Ash was sure Taillow could beat Roselia due to Taillow having a [[Damage|type advantage]]. Taillow used Peck which hit Roselia, whom quickly counterattacked with {{m|Magical Leaf}}, but Taillow swiftly dodged it, Roselia used {{m|Petal Dance}} which Taillow dodged by flying upwards, then it went for a Peck but Roselia used {{m|Stun Spore}}, Taillow attempted to dodge by flying upwards, but it was hit by the Stun Spore anyways, {{status|paralyzing}} it. {{an|May}} then arrived at what Drew called the best part, Roselia used {{m|Solar Beam}}, and due to the paralysis, Taillow was unable to dodge causing the Solar Beam to hit Taillow knocking it out.


In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', Ash entered Taillow in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament. Unbelievable determination allowed Taillow to shrug off {{type|Electric}} attacks that reigning champion [[Volt]]'s {{p|Volbeat}} was using, and it made a counterattack to fly to victory. In the final, Taillow went up against [[James]] and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}, and started strongly until a sand tornado kicked up. Determined to win, Taillow flew into the storm, but was too small against the wind. Desperate, it evolved into Swellow and easily broke through, using Wing Attack to flick the ring onto the goal and win the tournament. It then single handedly sent the sore losers {{TRT}} blasting off.
[[File:Swellow Pokeringer.png|thumb|left|220px|As a newly evolved Swellow, winning the PokéRinger tournament]]
[[File:Swellow Pokeringer.png|thumb|left|220px|As a newly evolved Swellow, winning the PokéRinger tournament]]
In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', Ash entered Taillow in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament. Unbelievable determination allowed Taillow to shrug off {{type|Electric}} attacks that reigning champion [[Volt]]'s {{p|Volbeat}} was using, and it made a counterattack to fly to victory. In the final, Taillow went up against [[James]] and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}, and started strongly until a sand tornado kicked up. Determined to win, Taillow flew into the storm, but was too small against the wind. Desperate, it evolved into Swellow and easily broke through, using Wing Attack to flick the ring onto the goal and win the tournament. It then single handedly sent the sore losers {{TRT}} blasting off.
Several episodes later, in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Swellow fought [[Winona]]'s {{shiny}} Swellow despite Winona's using more powerful attacks such as {{m|Hyper Beam}} and Aerial Ace. However, Ash quickly recovered from Hyper Beam and ordered Swellow to create a dust cloud to blind and slow Winona's Swellow down. It then struck with Wing Attack and knocked out Winona's Swellow, winning the battle for Ash.
[[File:Ash Winona Swellows.png|thumb|220px|Defeating Winona's Swellow]]
Several episodes later, in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Swellow fought [[Winona]]'s {{shiny}} Swellow despite Winona's using more powerful attacks such as {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}. However, Ash quickly recovered from Hyper Beam and ordered Swellow to create a dust cloud to blind and slow Winona's Swellow down. It then struck with Wing Attack and knocked out Winona's Swellow, winning the battle for Ash.


After this victory, Ash became determined to teach his Swellow Aerial Ace, beginning in ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''. Swellow initially struggled but with the help of [[Vladimir]] and his {{p|Pidgeotto}}, Ash was able to teach Swellow the move in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!]]''.
After this victory, Ash became determined to teach his Swellow Aerial Ace, beginning in ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''. Swellow initially struggled but with the help of [[Vladimir]] and his {{p|Pidgeotto}}, Ash was able to teach Swellow the move in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!]]''.


In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'' it teamed up with Pikachu in a Double Battle against [[Tate and Liza]], as Ash inspected the terrain and decided an aerial fighter would be necessary. The two of them struggled to defeat {{p|Lunatone}} and {{p|Solrock}}, with Swellow only landing a {{m|Peck}} on Lunatone with little damage inflicted. Swellow came to Pikachu's rescue, bearing it into the air and away from the pummelling it was taking. Pikachu's Thunderbolt was sent back onto the team by Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, but Swellow managed to shrug off most of the damage. Swellow then used a newly learned {{m|Double Team}} to distract the duo whilst it flew above them. Pikachu used Thunder on some thunder clouds above, the clouds spat the electricity back at Pikachu and Swellow, and what would have expectedly hurt Swellow, powered it up along with Pikachu and turned it a metallic golden color. This was called Thunder Armor. Swellow easily diverted {{m|SolarBeam}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} and then took Lunatone out with a supercharged Aerial Ace.
In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'' it teamed up with Pikachu in a Double Battle against [[Tate and Liza]], as Ash inspected the terrain and decided an aerial fighter would be necessary. The two of them struggled to defeat {{p|Lunatone}} and {{p|Solrock}}, with Swellow only landing a Peck on Lunatone with little damage inflicted. Swellow came to Pikachu's rescue, bearing it into the air and away from the plummeting it was taking. Pikachu's Thunderbolt was sent back onto the team by Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, but Swellow managed to shrug off most of the damage. Swellow then used a newly learned Double Team to distract the duo while it flew above them. Pikachu used Thunder on some thunder clouds above, the clouds spat the electricity back at Pikachu and Swellow, and what should hurt Swellow, powered it up along with Pikachu and turned Swellow a metallic golden color. This was called Thunder Armor. Swellow easily diverted {{m|Solar Beam}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} and then took Lunatone out with a supercharged Aerial Ace.
 
In ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]'', Ash used Swellow in the second round of his [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle, it went up against [[Juan]]'s Whiscash, Swellow used Quick Attack but was caught by Whiscash's barbel's, Whiscash then used {{m|Tickle}}, which weakened Swellow's [[Stats#Defense|Defense]], Whiscash then launched a {{m|Hyper Beam}} which Swellow was unable to dodge due to still being caught in Whiscash's barbel's, much to Juan's surprise, Swellow got up and was now free from the barbel's, Swellow launched Aerial Ace and Juan had Whiscash go underwater, but much to his surprise Swellow was able to dive underwater and hit Whiscash with the attack. Whiscash launched another Hyper Beam which Swellow dodged using its Quick Attack, it then transitioned into Aerial Ace. Whiscash attempted to dodge by diving underwater but Swellow was faster, hitting Whiscash, knocking it out. Juan then used his last and most powerful Pokémon, {{p|Milotic}}. Milotic used {{m|Hydro Pump}}, which Swellow was able to dodge and was able to land an Aerial Ace, but it didn't do much damage to the Tender Pokémon, Milotic used {{m|Iron Tail}} which Swellow dodged by using Double Team, but Milotic used {{m|Twister}}, destroying the copies and crashing Swellow into the roof, knocking Swellow out.
[[File:Ash Swellow Katie Scizor.png|thumb|220px|Defeating Katie's Scizor]]
In ''[[AG129|A Judgment Brawl]]'', Ash used Swellow as his fifth Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Katie}} in the Victory Tournament part of the [[Ever Grande Conference]], it went up against Katie's {{p|Venomoth}}, since it had a {{DL|Type|Type Advantage}} against it. Venomoth used {{m|Stun Spore}}, but Swellow was able to dodge and it successfully used Peck on Venomoth, but Venomoth countered with {{m|Disable}}, disabling Swellow's Peck for a while, but Ash wasn't worried, as it had more {{type|Flying}} moves than Peck and it used Aerial Ace, making a direct hit. Venomoth countered with {{m|Supersonic}}, but Swellow used Quick Attack, dodging Supersonic and hitting Venomoth, knocking it out. It then went up against her {{p|Scizor}}. Both Pokémon used Quick Attack and clashed multiple times but neither was able to gain an advantage over the other, Swellow used Peck but this was countered by Scizor's Double Team who then dodged. Scizor with the Double Team copies, used {{m|Metal Claw}} and Swellow countered with a Double Team of its own and then dodged. It then used Aerial Ace with the Double Team copies, but Scizor transitioned into {{m|Hidden Power}} and destroyed the copies, but the a Swellow was able to dodge and use Quick Attack, Scizor then used Metal Claw but that Swellow was just a copy and the real Swellow used its Aerial Ace which was sped up by Quick Attack, successfully hitting Scizor, knocking it out. Katie then sent out her last Pokémon, her {{p|Walrein}}. Swellow used Quick Attack but it did nothing to Walrein and was deflected. Walrein used {{m|Ice Beam}} and although it didn't make a direct hit, it hit one of Swellow's wings. Swellow used Peck but Walrein dodged by going underwater, as it was a water field. Walrein then came from behind and used Ice Beam, knocking Swellow out.
 
In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Ash used Swellow as his fifth Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against [[Morrison]] in the Victory Tournament, it went up against Morrison's {{p|Gligar}}. Gligar started out with {{m|Guillotine}}, which was a [[one-hit knockout move]], but Swellow used Double Team to avoid the attack. It used Peck but was dodged and Gligar used {{m|Iron Tail}} but Swellow dodged with Quick Attack, Gligar used {{m|Hidden Power}} instead, hitting Swellow, but it was able to recover using Aerial Ace, while Gligar used Steel Wing, both of them taking the attack. They both used the same attacks again dealing major damage. They used the same attacks a third time, with the collison ending their battle in a tie.
[[File:Ash Swellow Tyson Donphan.png|thumb|left|220px|Catching Donphan at the last second]]


Swellow was used again against [[Juan]] in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]'', where it battled Juan's {{p|Whiscash}}, where it started on the back foot after being {{m|Tickle}}d and then hit by Hyper Beam. However, Swellow recovered and knocked Whiscash into the air with Aerial Ace. In midair it was able to dodge Hyper Beam and it then smashed Whiscash back into the water with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Just before Whiscash hit the water, Swellow landed an Aerial Ace and knocked Whiscash out. Juan complimented Swellow's ability to meld its attacks together and called upon his final Pokémon, {{p|Milotic}}. Swellow, though tired, managed to dodge {{m|Hydro Pump}} and strike Milotic with Aerial Ace, before using Double Team to avoid an {{m|Iron Tail}}. However, Milotic used {{m|Twister}} to sweep up all the copies and slam Swellow against the ceiling, knocking it out.
In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Ash used Swellow as his fourth Pokémon in his Full Battle against {{ho|Tyson}} in the Victory Tournament, it went up against his powerful {{p|Hariyama}}, who had already defeated {{AP|Torkoal}} and Corphish. Swellow used Peck, which the Arm Thrust Pokémon was able to catch in its hands, it then used {{m|Seismic Toss}}, throwing Swellow into a rock, but Swellow was now free, Hariyama used {{m|Focus Punch}} but Swellow used Aerial Ace, allowing it to avoid Focus Punch and hit Hariyama, which was super-effective, knocking it out. It then went up against Tyson's {{p|Donphan}}, Donphan used {{m|Sandstorm}}, causing Ash to be unable to see Swellow, Swellow flapped its wings, removing the Sandstorm, but this gave Donphan the opportunity to use {{m|Rollout}}, using a rock to hit Swellow, knocking it to the ground. Donphan used multiple Rollout attacks hitting Swellow each time and getting more powerful with each Rollout attack. Donphan launched another Rollout, intending to finish Swellow off as it lay on the ground, but at the last second it was able to catch Donphan using its legs. Swellow lifted off and then threw the Armor Pokémon into a rock, knocking it out. It then went up against Tyson's {{p|Metagross}}, the Iron Leg Pokémon used {{m|Psychic}}, dealing damage and trapping Swellow in the air, with it unable to break free. However Swellow was able to break free with Quick Attack, but Metagross's high [[Stats#Defense|defense]] allowed it to deflect the attack, causing Swellow to take damage, Metagross used {{m|Hyper Beam}}, knocking Swellow out. However, Swellow was able to make a crack in Metagross's body during the battle that would later be used by {{AP|Grovyle}} and Pikachu, the latter managing to defeat it.
[[File:Ash Swellow Katie Scizor.png|thumb|220px|left|Taking out Katie's Scizor]]
In the [[Ever Grande Conference]], Swellow battled [[Katie]] in ''[[AG129|A Judgment Brawl]]''. It managed to defeat her powerful {{p|Venomoth}}, despite having Peck {{m|Disable}}d, as it smashed Venomoth towards the water with Aerial Ace, then used Quick Attack to push through its last resort {{m|Confusion}} and leave it unable to battle. It then fought Katie's {{p|Scizor}}. Disable had worn off and Swellow used Peck, only for Scizor to use a Double Team/{{m|Metal Claw}} combination to intimidate Swellow with numerous attackers bearing down. Swellow used its own Double Team to counter, and then used Aerial Ace. Scizor threw away the clones to use {{m|Hidden Power}}, but Swellow dodged the attacks and dashed forward with Quick Attack. Scizor charged forward with Metal Claw, but Swellow dodged at the last second and took Scizor out. Katie's {{p|Walrein}} was much more robust, easily shrugging off Swellow's attacks and then freezing Swellow's wings with Ice Beam. After dodging Swellow's attacks underwater, Walrein struck with another Ice Beam and took Swellow out of the fight.


Then in ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', it battled [[Morrison]]'s {{p|Gligar}}, using Double Team to evade a one-hit knockout from {{m|Guillotine}}. Swellow was able to dodge Iron Tail, but was hit by Hidden Power and sent plummeting to the ground. Swellow recovered and after a trio of clashes between Aerial Ace and {{m|Steel Wing}}, both Swellow and Gligar were knocked out.
====Kanto====
[[File:Ash Swellow Tyson Donphan.png|thumb|220px|Catching Donphan at the last second]]
[[File:Ash and Swellow.png|thumb|220px|Ash and Swellow]]
In Ash's battle with {{ho|Tyson}} in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Swellow battled masterfully and was one of Ash's biggest assets. It first went up against Tyson's {{p|Hariyama}}, who had just defeated {{AP|Torkoal}} and {{AP|Corphish}} in quick succession. Just as it struggled against Machop at the beginning of the journey, Swellow was caught at close range and badly hurt by {{m|Seismic Toss}}. However, this time Swellow had Aerial Ace in its arsenal, and was able to dodge Hariyama's {{m|Focus Punch}} and land a powerful blow on its chest, taking it out. It also battled {{p|Donphan}}, managing to beat back a {{m|Sandstorm}} but was struck by Donphan's {{m|Rollout}}. Donphan managed to use Rollout to propel itself off rocks and into the air, causing damage to Swellow, until Swellow managed to catch Donphan with its feet and drop it, knocking it out. However, it was heavily disadvantaged against {{p|Metagross}}, who managed to halt it in midair with {{m|Psychic}}. Swellow blasted forward and used Quick Attack to crack Metagross's armor, but takes recoil from the impact and is finished off with a Hyper Beam.
Swellow went with Ash through the Kanto Battle Frontier and fought well against Frontier Brains. In ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'', it teamed up with {{AP|Corphish}} to battle [[Dome Ace Tucker]] and his {{p|Swampert}} and {{p|Arcanine}}. Swellow launches a Quick Attack on Swampert but Arcanine leaps forward and collides with Swellow, knocking it away from its intended target. It kept trying to attack Swampert, but Arcanine's speed was too great and it continued to block it. Swellow managed to dodge Flamethrower with Double Team, but Arcanine powered up into a {{m|Fire Blast}} and hit Swellow dead on. After some maneuvering from Arcanine and Swampert, Swellow and Corphish were trapped inside a fire and water structure. Swellow managed to smash Arcanine into Swampert for a direct hit on both, while Corphish protected Swellow from Fire Blast with {{m|Bubble Beam}}. The smoke from the clash between bubbles and fire blinded both of Tucker's Pokémon and Swellow managed to hit Swampert in its blind spot. Swampert fainted just as Corphish finished off Arcanine, winning Ash the Tactics Symbol.


===Kanto Battle Frontier===
In ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'', Swellow went up against [[Spenser's Venusaur]], who had just flattened [[Ash's Heracross]]. Changing tactics, Ash ordered Swellow to fly towards the ocean. While flying, it could easily dodge Venusaur's Vine Whip and Razor Leaf. On the beach, battle recommenced with Swellow dodging all of Venusaur's attacks with Double Team and striking hard with Quick Attack. A final Aerial Ace took down Venusaur and Spenser replaced it with {{p|Claydol}}. Swellow was noticeably worried but fought on anyway with Quick Attack. However, Claydol dodged with {{m|Teleport}} and then knocked Swellow out of the air with {{m|Rapid Spin}}. A follow-up Hyper Beam knocked Swellow out of the match.
[[File:Ash_Pikachu_Swellow_Corphish_Tactics_Symbol.png|thumb|left|220px|Celebrating the win over Tucker]]
Swellow went with Ash through the Kanto Battle Frontier and fought well against Frontier Brains. In ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'' it teamed up with {{TP|Ash|Corphish}} to battle [[Dome Ace Tucker]] and his {{p|Swampert}} and {{p|Arcanine}}. Swellow launches a Quick Attack on Swampert but Arcanine leaps forward and collides with Swellow, knocking it away from its intended target. It kept trying to attack Swampert, but Arcanine's speed was too great and it continued to block it. Swellow managed to dodge Flamethrower with Double Team, but Arcanine powered up into a {{m|Fire Blast}} and hit Swellow dead on. After some manoeuvring from Arcanine and Swampert, Swellow and Corphish were trapped inside a fire and water structure. Swellow managed to smash Arcanine into Swampert for a direct hit on both, whilst Corphish protected Swellow from Fire Blast with {{m|BubbleBeam}}. The smoke from the clash between bubbles and fire blinded both of Tucker's Pokémon and Swellow managed to hit Swampert in its blind spot. Swampert fainted just as Corphish finished off Arcanine, winning Ash the Tactics Symbol.


In ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'', Swellow went up against [[Spenser's Venusaur]], who had just flattened Ash's powerful {{AP|Heracross}}. Changing tactics, Ash ordered Swellow to fly towards the ocean. Whilst flying it could easily dodge Venusaur's Vine Whip and Razor Leaf. On the beach, battle recommenced with Swellow dodging all of Venusaur's attacks with Double Team and striking hard with Quick Attack. A final Aerial Ace took down Venusaur and Spenser replaced it with {{p|Claydol}}. Swellow was noticeably worried but fought on anyway with Quick Attack. However, Claydol dodged with {{m|Teleport}} and then knocked Swellow out of the air with {{m|Rapid Spin}}. A follow-up Hyper Beam knocked Swellow out of the match.
In ''[[AG172|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2)]]'', it did its best in a fight against {{p|Deoxys}}, but could not possibly match the Speed Forme and was knocked to the ground.
[[File:Ash Swellow Deoxys.png|thumb|220px|In battle with a Deoxys]]
In ''[[AG172|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2)]]'', it did its best in a fight against {{p|Deoxys}}, but could not possibly match the Speed Form and was knocked to the ground.


In ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', Swellow took on a giant robot {{p|Slaking}} long enough for {{AP|Sceptile}} to rescue {{an|May}}. It then slammed it into the ground to permit others to attack it. In ''[[AG183|Aipom and Circumstance]]'' it took on a whole flock of mechanical {{p|Fearow}} despite being outnumbered and managed to cause serious damage.
In ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', Swellow took on a giant robot {{p|Slaking}} long enough for {{AP|Sceptile}} to rescue {{an|May}}. It then slammed it into the ground to permit others to attack it. In ''[[AG183|Aipom and Circumstance]]'', it took on a whole flock of mechanical {{p|Fearow}} despite being outnumbered and managed to cause serious damage.


Ash left Swellow at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s lab when he set off for [[Sinnoh]] in ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''
Ash left Swellow at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s lab when he set off for [[Sinnoh]] in ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''


===Sinnoh===
==={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}===
In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Swellow was brought back to Ash's team where it battled against {{si|Tobias}} in the semi-finals of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. It used Quick Attack on Tobias's {{p|Latios}}; however, Latios was able to dodge it. Swellow then used Aerial Ace and flew from the sky towards Latios, coming down with great force. However, Latios used {{m|Luster Purge}} on Swellow, knocking it out.
 
==={{series|Best Wishes}}===
It was mentioned in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'' by Professor Oak, who mentioned that Swellow would sometimes have air races with {{AP|Staraptor}} at the lab, and {{AP|Unfezant}} would make a good addition to those races.


In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Swellow was brought back to Ash's team where it battled against {{si|Tobias}} in the semi-finals of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. It used Quick Attack on Tobias's {{p|Latios}}; however, Latios was able to dodge it. Swellow then used Aerial Ace and flew from the sky towards Latios, coming down with great force. However, Latios used {{m|Luster Purge}} on Swellow, knocking it out.
Swellow was later reunited with Ash in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', where it and the rest of Ash's Pokémon posed in a group photo with him.


==Personality and characteristics==
==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Swellow.png|thumb|220px|right|Ash and Swellow]]
Right from its debut as a Taillow, Swellow has been tough and persistent. It has been noted many times in the anime how Swellow was overly stubborn and would fight to its last breath in a battle, rather than give up. An example of Swellow’s determination was in ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'' where Ash, knowing that Swellow would enjoy the challenge, ordered a {{m|Thunder}} attack on it. Swellow, determined to win their battle against [[Tate and Liza]], took the attack and used it to win the Double Battle.
Right from its debut as a Taillow, Swellow has been tough and persistent. It has been noted many times in the anime how Swellow was overly stubborn and would fight to its last breath in a battle, rather than give up. An example of Swellow’s determination was in ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'' where Ash, knowing that Swellow would enjoy the challenge, ordered a {{m|Thunder}} attack on it. Swellow, determined to win their battle against [[Tate and Liza]], took the attack and used it to win the Double Battle.
As {{an|Professor Oak}} has often stated, Pokémon take on personality traits of their Trainer's, and since Swellow was already a lot like Ash when they first met, it can be said that Ash and Swellow are very similar now, with practically the same values and beliefs.


==Moves used==
==Moves used==
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====Moves improvised====
====Moves improvised====
[[File:Thunder Armor.png|thumb|200px|Thunder Armor]]
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Taillow AP.png|thumb|left|200px|As a Taillow]]
[[File:Ash Swellow AP.png|thumb|200px|Swellow in Ash and Pikachu]]
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
Swellow first appeared as a Taillow in ''[[SP25|I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!]]''. It later appeared as a Swellow in ''[[SP29|Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four!]]'' where it fought in a Double Battle alongside {{AP|Pikachu}} against [[Drake]]'s {{p|Shelgon}} and {{p|Salamence}}. It was able to defeat the former but lost to the latter. Swellow reappeared in ''[[SP32|Start Of The Pokémon League!!]]'' where it fought against [[Morrison]]'s {{p|Gligar}} and tied.
 
====Moves used====
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==In the TCG==
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* Swellow was Ash's first Hoenn Pokémon to fully evolve.
* Swellow was Ash's first Hoenn Pokémon to fully evolve.
* Swellow is the only dual-type Pokémon Ash caught during the {{series|Advanced Generation}}.
* Swellow is the only dual-type Pokémon Ash caught during the {{series|Advanced Generation}}.
** However, {{AP|Corphish}} can potentially evolve into {{p|Crawdaunt|one}}.


==Related articles==
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Ash's Swellow
サトシのオオスバメ Satoshi's Ohsubame
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Ash Swellow.png
Ash's Swellow
Debuts in You Never Can Taillow!
Caught at Petalburg Woods
Evolves in That's Just Swellow
Gender Unknown
Ability Unknown
Current location At Professor Oak's Laboratory
HOME276.png HOME277.png
This Pokémon spent 76 episodes as Taillow.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Taillow Natsuki Yoshihara Kayzie Rogers
As Swellow Unshō Ishizuka Darren Dunstan (AG080-AG138)
Billy Beach (AG153-present)

Ash's Swellow (Japanese: サトシのオオスバメ Satoshi's Ohsubame) was the first Pokémon caught by Ash during his travels through Hoenn.

History

Advanced Generation series

Hoenn

As a Taillow

Ash caught Swellow as a Taillow in the episode You Never Can Taillow!. It was the leader of a flock of wild Taillow. It stole Max's chocolate and challenged Pikachu to a battle. It also led the entire flock on a ceaseless attack until Brock and his Forretress intervened and used Explosion to drive them away. Taillow then showed up alone and challenged Pikachu, and even though it took countless Thunderbolts and a Thunder from Pikachu, it still kept fighting. On Brock's advice, Ash captured Taillow to prevent it from getting hurt anymore. Ash then sent it out and Brock helped it recover.

Its first battle was against Nicholai and his Zigzagoon in In the Knicker of Time!. Taillow's impressive flying techniques allowed it to match Nicholai's newly caught Pokémon well. The winner of the battle is unknown. It also fought against Anthony's Pelipper in You Said a Mouthful!, where it handled the battle well but lost when a Magby hidden inside Pelipper's bill used Flamethrower.

In Brave the Wave, Ash chose it to battle the Fighting-type Gym Leader Brawly's Machop. Taillow managed to land several Wing Attacks on Machop, but Brawly's Pokémon managed to weather the attacks to land a devastating Cross Chop at the vital moment, taking Taillow out in a single hit. Taillow, with Corphish, Treecko and Pikachu, took up a meditation program to prepare for the rematch. However, Taillow was substituted for Corphish in the rematch.

In Pros and Con Artists, Ash used Taillow to battle Drew and his Roselia, as shown in a flashback later in the episode Ash was sure Taillow could beat Roselia due to Taillow having a type advantage. Taillow used Peck which hit Roselia, whom quickly counterattacked with Magical Leaf, but Taillow swiftly dodged it, Roselia used Petal Dance which Taillow dodged by flying upwards, then it went for a Peck but Roselia used Stun Spore, Taillow attempted to dodge by flying upwards, but it was hit by the Stun Spore anyways, paralyzing it. May then arrived at what Drew called the best part, Roselia used Solar Beam, and due to the paralysis, Taillow was unable to dodge causing the Solar Beam to hit Taillow knocking it out.

In That's Just Swellow, Ash entered Taillow in a PokéRinger tournament. Unbelievable determination allowed Taillow to shrug off Electric-type attacks that reigning champion Volt's Volbeat was using, and it made a counterattack to fly to victory. In the final, Taillow went up against James and Dustox, and started strongly until a sand tornado kicked up. Determined to win, Taillow flew into the storm, but was too small against the wind. Desperate, it evolved into Swellow and easily broke through, using Wing Attack to flick the ring onto the goal and win the tournament. It then single handedly sent the sore losers Team Rocket blasting off.

As a newly evolved Swellow, winning the PokéRinger tournament

Several episodes later, in Sky High Gym Battle!, Swellow fought Winona's Shiny Swellow despite Winona's using more powerful attacks such as Hyper Beam and Aerial Ace. However, Ash quickly recovered from Hyper Beam and ordered Swellow to create a dust cloud to blind and slow Winona's Swellow down. It then struck with Wing Attack and knocked out Winona's Swellow, winning the battle for Ash.

After this victory, Ash became determined to teach his Swellow Aerial Ace, beginning in Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry. Swellow initially struggled but with the help of Vladimir and his Pidgeotto, Ash was able to teach Swellow the move in Lessons in Lilycove!.

In Solid as a Solrock it teamed up with Pikachu in a Double Battle against Tate and Liza, as Ash inspected the terrain and decided an aerial fighter would be necessary. The two of them struggled to defeat Lunatone and Solrock, with Swellow only landing a Peck on Lunatone with little damage inflicted. Swellow came to Pikachu's rescue, bearing it into the air and away from the plummeting it was taking. Pikachu's Thunderbolt was sent back onto the team by Lunatone's Light Screen, but Swellow managed to shrug off most of the damage. Swellow then used a newly learned Double Team to distract the duo while it flew above them. Pikachu used Thunder on some thunder clouds above, the clouds spat the electricity back at Pikachu and Swellow, and what should hurt Swellow, powered it up along with Pikachu and turned Swellow a metallic golden color. This was called Thunder Armor. Swellow easily diverted Solar Beam and Ice Beam and then took Lunatone out with a supercharged Aerial Ace.

In Eight Ain't Enough, Ash used Swellow in the second round of his Sootopolis Gym battle, it went up against Juan's Whiscash, Swellow used Quick Attack but was caught by Whiscash's barbel's, Whiscash then used Tickle, which weakened Swellow's Defense, Whiscash then launched a Hyper Beam which Swellow was unable to dodge due to still being caught in Whiscash's barbel's, much to Juan's surprise, Swellow got up and was now free from the barbel's, Swellow launched Aerial Ace and Juan had Whiscash go underwater, but much to his surprise Swellow was able to dive underwater and hit Whiscash with the attack. Whiscash launched another Hyper Beam which Swellow dodged using its Quick Attack, it then transitioned into Aerial Ace. Whiscash attempted to dodge by diving underwater but Swellow was faster, hitting Whiscash, knocking it out. Juan then used his last and most powerful Pokémon, Milotic. Milotic used Hydro Pump, which Swellow was able to dodge and was able to land an Aerial Ace, but it didn't do much damage to the Tender Pokémon, Milotic used Iron Tail which Swellow dodged by using Double Team, but Milotic used Twister, destroying the copies and crashing Swellow into the roof, knocking Swellow out.

Defeating Katie's Scizor

In A Judgment Brawl, Ash used Swellow as his fifth Pokémon in his Full Battle against Katie in the Victory Tournament part of the Ever Grande Conference, it went up against Katie's Venomoth, since it had a Type Advantage against it. Venomoth used Stun Spore, but Swellow was able to dodge and it successfully used Peck on Venomoth, but Venomoth countered with Disable, disabling Swellow's Peck for a while, but Ash wasn't worried, as it had more Flying-type moves than Peck and it used Aerial Ace, making a direct hit. Venomoth countered with Supersonic, but Swellow used Quick Attack, dodging Supersonic and hitting Venomoth, knocking it out. It then went up against her Scizor. Both Pokémon used Quick Attack and clashed multiple times but neither was able to gain an advantage over the other, Swellow used Peck but this was countered by Scizor's Double Team who then dodged. Scizor with the Double Team copies, used Metal Claw and Swellow countered with a Double Team of its own and then dodged. It then used Aerial Ace with the Double Team copies, but Scizor transitioned into Hidden Power and destroyed the copies, but the a Swellow was able to dodge and use Quick Attack, Scizor then used Metal Claw but that Swellow was just a copy and the real Swellow used its Aerial Ace which was sped up by Quick Attack, successfully hitting Scizor, knocking it out. Katie then sent out her last Pokémon, her Walrein. Swellow used Quick Attack but it did nothing to Walrein and was deflected. Walrein used Ice Beam and although it didn't make a direct hit, it hit one of Swellow's wings. Swellow used Peck but Walrein dodged by going underwater, as it was a water field. Walrein then came from behind and used Ice Beam, knocking Swellow out.

In Choose It or Lose It!, Ash used Swellow as his fifth Pokémon in his Full Battle against Morrison in the Victory Tournament, it went up against Morrison's Gligar. Gligar started out with Guillotine, which was a one-hit knockout move, but Swellow used Double Team to avoid the attack. It used Peck but was dodged and Gligar used Iron Tail but Swellow dodged with Quick Attack, Gligar used Hidden Power instead, hitting Swellow, but it was able to recover using Aerial Ace, while Gligar used Steel Wing, both of them taking the attack. They both used the same attacks again dealing major damage. They used the same attacks a third time, with the collison ending their battle in a tie.

Catching Donphan at the last second

In At the End of the Fray, Ash used Swellow as his fourth Pokémon in his Full Battle against Tyson in the Victory Tournament, it went up against his powerful Hariyama, who had already defeated Torkoal and Corphish. Swellow used Peck, which the Arm Thrust Pokémon was able to catch in its hands, it then used Seismic Toss, throwing Swellow into a rock, but Swellow was now free, Hariyama used Focus Punch but Swellow used Aerial Ace, allowing it to avoid Focus Punch and hit Hariyama, which was super-effective, knocking it out. It then went up against Tyson's Donphan, Donphan used Sandstorm, causing Ash to be unable to see Swellow, Swellow flapped its wings, removing the Sandstorm, but this gave Donphan the opportunity to use Rollout, using a rock to hit Swellow, knocking it to the ground. Donphan used multiple Rollout attacks hitting Swellow each time and getting more powerful with each Rollout attack. Donphan launched another Rollout, intending to finish Swellow off as it lay on the ground, but at the last second it was able to catch Donphan using its legs. Swellow lifted off and then threw the Armor Pokémon into a rock, knocking it out. It then went up against Tyson's Metagross, the Iron Leg Pokémon used Psychic, dealing damage and trapping Swellow in the air, with it unable to break free. However Swellow was able to break free with Quick Attack, but Metagross's high defense allowed it to deflect the attack, causing Swellow to take damage, Metagross used Hyper Beam, knocking Swellow out. However, Swellow was able to make a crack in Metagross's body during the battle that would later be used by Grovyle and Pikachu, the latter managing to defeat it.

Kanto

Ash and Swellow

Swellow went with Ash through the Kanto Battle Frontier and fought well against Frontier Brains. In Tactics Theatrics!!, it teamed up with Corphish to battle Dome Ace Tucker and his Swampert and Arcanine. Swellow launches a Quick Attack on Swampert but Arcanine leaps forward and collides with Swellow, knocking it away from its intended target. It kept trying to attack Swampert, but Arcanine's speed was too great and it continued to block it. Swellow managed to dodge Flamethrower with Double Team, but Arcanine powered up into a Fire Blast and hit Swellow dead on. After some maneuvering from Arcanine and Swampert, Swellow and Corphish were trapped inside a fire and water structure. Swellow managed to smash Arcanine into Swampert for a direct hit on both, while Corphish protected Swellow from Fire Blast with Bubble Beam. The smoke from the clash between bubbles and fire blinded both of Tucker's Pokémon and Swellow managed to hit Swampert in its blind spot. Swampert fainted just as Corphish finished off Arcanine, winning Ash the Tactics Symbol.

In Ka Boom with a View!, Swellow went up against Spenser's Venusaur, who had just flattened Ash's Heracross. Changing tactics, Ash ordered Swellow to fly towards the ocean. While flying, it could easily dodge Venusaur's Vine Whip and Razor Leaf. On the beach, battle recommenced with Swellow dodging all of Venusaur's attacks with Double Team and striking hard with Quick Attack. A final Aerial Ace took down Venusaur and Spenser replaced it with Claydol. Swellow was noticeably worried but fought on anyway with Quick Attack. However, Claydol dodged with Teleport and then knocked Swellow out of the air with Rapid Spin. A follow-up Hyper Beam knocked Swellow out of the match.

In Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2), it did its best in a fight against Deoxys, but could not possibly match the Speed Forme and was knocked to the ground.

In Slaking Kong, Swellow took on a giant robot Slaking long enough for Sceptile to rescue May. It then slammed it into the ground to permit others to attack it. In Aipom and Circumstance, it took on a whole flock of mechanical Fearow despite being outnumbered and managed to cause serious damage.

Ash left Swellow at Professor Oak's lab when he set off for Sinnoh in Home is Where the Start Is!

Diamond & Pearl series

In The Semi-Final Frontier!, Swellow was brought back to Ash's team where it battled against Tobias in the semi-finals of the Lily of the Valley Conference. It used Quick Attack on Tobias's Latios; however, Latios was able to dodge it. Swellow then used Aerial Ace and flew from the sky towards Latios, coming down with great force. However, Latios used Luster Purge on Swellow, knocking it out.

Best Wishes series

It was mentioned in The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion! by Professor Oak, who mentioned that Swellow would sometimes have air races with Staraptor at the lab, and Unfezant would make a good addition to those races.

Swellow was later reunited with Ash in The Dream Continues!, where it and the rest of Ash's Pokémon posed in a group photo with him.

Personality and characteristics

Right from its debut as a Taillow, Swellow has been tough and persistent. It has been noted many times in the anime how Swellow was overly stubborn and would fight to its last breath in a battle, rather than give up. An example of Swellow’s determination was in Solid as a Solrock where Ash, knowing that Swellow would enjoy the challenge, ordered a Thunder attack on it. Swellow, determined to win their battle against Tate and Liza, took the attack and used it to win the Double Battle.

Moves used

Ash Swellow Aerial Ace.png
Using Aerial Ace
Move First Used In
Peck  In the Knicker of Time!
Wing Attack A Tail with a Twist
Quick Attack  Brave the Wave
Aerial Ace  Lessons in Lilycove!
Double Team  Solid as a Solrock
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Moves improvised

Picture First Used In Moves Involved Partnered With
Thunder Armor.png Solid as a Solrock Thunder Ash's Pikachu
Description: Pikachu is seen using Thunder on itself while Swellow carried Pikachu. This increased their attack power greatly and easily overpowered Tate and Liza's Lunatone and Solrock.

In the manga

As a Taillow
Swellow in Ash and Pikachu

In the Ash and Pikachu manga

Swellow first appeared as a Taillow in I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!. It later appeared as a Swellow in Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four! where it fought in a Double Battle alongside Pikachu against Drake's Shelgon and Salamence. It was able to defeat the former but lost to the latter. Swellow reappeared in Start Of The Pokémon League!! where it fought against Morrison's Gligar and tied.

Moves used

Ash Swellow Tackle AP.png
Using Tackle
Move First Used In
Tackle × Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four!
Wing Attack Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four!
Aerial Ace Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four!
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the TCG

Ash's Swellow is featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The following is a list of related cards.

Ash's Swellow
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Ash's Swellow Colorless       Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario   007/020
 


Trivia

  • Swellow was Ash's first Hoenn Pokémon to fully evolve.
  • Swellow is the only dual-type Pokémon Ash caught during the Advanced Generation series.

Related articles

  • For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Taillow and Swellow.



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