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'''Swellow''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''オオスバメ''' ''Ohsubame'') is a {{2t|Normal|Flying}}-type Pokémon.
'''Swellow''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''オオスバメ''' ''Ohsubame'') is a {{2t|Normal|Flying}}-type Pokémon.


=Biology=
==Biology==
==Physiology==
===Physiology===
===Gender differences===
====Gender differences====
None.
None.


===Special abilities===
====Special abilities====
==Behavior==
===Behavior===
==Habitat==
===Habitat===
[[Image:Grassland.gif|left|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Grassland Pokémon|Grassland Pokémon]]]]
[[Image:Grassland.gif|left|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Grassland Pokémon|Grassland Pokémon]]]]


==Diet==
===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
{{main|Pokémon food}}


=In the anime=
==In the anime==
[[image:Ash_Swellow.jpg|right|thumb|[[Ash's Swellow]]]]Swellow first appeared in ''[[AG046|Candid Camerupt]]''. Vito of the [[Winstrate Family]] used it to secretly protect his family.
[[image:Ash_Swellow.jpg|right|thumb|[[Ash's Swellow]]]]Swellow first appeared in ''[[AG046|Candid Camerupt]]''. Vito of the [[Winstrate Family]] used it to secretly protect his family.


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[[Winona]]'s [[alternate color|shiny]] {{TP|Winona|Swellow}} debuted in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle]]''. {{Ash}} battled against it during the [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
[[Winona]]'s [[alternate color|shiny]] {{TP|Winona|Swellow}} debuted in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle]]''. {{Ash}} battled against it during the [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.


=In the TCG=
==In the TCG==
{{main|Swellow (TCG)}}
{{main|Swellow (TCG)}}


=Game data=
==Game data==
==NPC appearances==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]: Swellow is one of the members of Team Tasty, alongside {{p|Wurmple}}.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]: Swellow is one of the members of Team Tasty, alongside {{p|Wurmple}}.
==Pokédex entries==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
{{Dex
|type=flying
|type=flying
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|}}


==Game locations==
===Game locations===
{{Availability |
{{Availability |
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===In side games===
====In side games====


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==Base stats==
===Base stats===
{{BaseStats|
{{BaseStats|
HP=60 |
HP=60 |
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Speed=125 }}


==Type effectiveness==
===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
{{DP Type effectiveness|
Normal=  100 |
Normal=  100 |
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Dark=    100 }}


==Learnset==
===Learnset===


===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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===By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
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===By [[breeding]]===
====By [[breeding]]====


*'''{{M|Brave Bird}}
*'''{{M|Brave Bird}}
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*{{M|Whirlwind}}
*{{M|Whirlwind}}


===Special moves===
====Special moves====
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], Swellow knows {{m|Shadow Break}}, {{m|Shadow Half}}, {{m|Shadow Mist}} and {{m|Shadow Sky}} as a [[Shadow Pokémon]], and learns {{m|Baton Pass}} after being [[Purification|purified]].
In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], Swellow knows {{m|Shadow Break}}, {{m|Shadow Half}}, {{m|Shadow Mist}} and {{m|Shadow Sky}} as a [[Shadow Pokémon]], and learns {{m|Baton Pass}} after being [[Purification|purified]].


==Side game data==
===Side game data===


{{Side game|
{{Side game|
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==Evolution==
===Evolution===
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==Sprites==
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Sprite|
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type=flying|
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*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 스왈로 ''Swallow''<!-- ''''-->
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 스왈로 ''Swallow''<!-- ''''-->


=Related articles=
==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Swellow]]
* [[Ash's Swellow]]
* [[Winona's Swellow]]
* [[Winona's Swellow]]


=External links=
==External links==
*[[wp:Swellow|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[[wp:Swellow|Article on Wikipedia]]


Revision as of 04:09, 30 May 2008

← 000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Taillow
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Swellow
オオスバメ Ohsubame
#277
277Swellow.png
Artwork from R/S/E
Type
Normal Flying
Category
Swallow Pokémon
Ability
Guts
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#026
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2′04″
Imperial 		0.7 m
Metric
Weight
43.7 lbs.
Imperial 		19.8 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F277.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Flying group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0 		Atk
0 		Def
0 		Sp.Atk
0 		Sp.Def
0 		Speed
0
Base Exp.: 162 Battle Exp.: 1621*

Swellow (Japanese: オオスバメ Ohsubame) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Behavior

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif
Grassland Pokémon

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Ash Swellow.jpg
Ash's Swellow

Swellow first appeared in Candid Camerupt. Vito of the Winstrate Family used it to secretly protect his family.

Ash's Taillow evolved into Swellow in That's Just Swellow during the final round of the PokéRinger tournament. Unlike Pidgeotto and Noctowl, Swellow was a main competitor on Ash's team.

Winona's shiny Swellow debuted in Sky High Gym Battle. Ash battled against it during the Gym battle.

In the TCG

Main article: Swellow (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
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.
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.
FireRed If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
LeafGreen If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
Generation IV
Diamond It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Pearl It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Rare Route 115
Emerald
Rare Route 115
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Common Route 213 (PokéRadar)
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Evolve from Taillow
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 4
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Evolve from Taillow
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage Union Highway
Inochi Cliff-side

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
Total:
430
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation III
Lv. Move Type
Start Peck flying
Growl normal
Focus Energy normal
Quick Attack normal
4 Focus Energy normal
8 Quick Attack normal
13 Wing Attack flying
19 Double Team normal
28 Endeavor normal
38 Aerial Ace flying
49 Agility psychic
Generation IV
Lv. Move Type Cat.
Start Peck flying Physical
Growl normal status
Focus Energy normal status
Quick Attack normal Physical
4 Focus Energy normal status
8 Quick Attack normal Physical
13 Wing Attack flying Physical
19 Double Team normal status
28 Endeavor normal Physical
38 Aerial Ace flying Physical
49 Agility psychic status
61 Air Slash flying Special

By TM/HM

# Generation III Generation IV
TM06 Toxic Toxic
TM10 Hidden Power Hidden Power
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day
TM17 Protect Protect
TM18 Rain Dance Rain Dance
TM21 Frustration Frustration
TM27 Return Return
TM32 Double Team Double Team
TM40 Aerial Ace Aerial Ace
TM42 Facade Facade
TM43 Secret Power Secret Power
TM44 Rest Rest
TM45 Attract Attract
TM46 Thief Thief
TM47 Steel Wing Steel Wing
TM51 Roost
TM58 Endure
TM68 Giga Impact
TM78 Captivate
TM82 Sleep Talk
TM83 Natural Gift
TM87 Swagger
TM88 Pluck
TM89 U-turn
TM90 Substitute
HM02 Fly Fly
HM05 Defog

By breeding

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Swellow knows Shadow Break, Shadow Half, Shadow Mist and Shadow Sky as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Baton Pass after being purified.

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 277.png Spr 3e 277.png Spr 3f 277.png Spr b 3r 277.png
Spr 3r 277 s.png Spr 3e 277 s.png Spr 3f 277 s.png Spr b 3r 277 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 277.png Spr 4p 277.png Spr 4h 277.png Spr b 4d 277.png
Spr 4d 277 s.png Spr 4p 277 s.png Spr 4h 277 s.png Spr b 4d 277 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 277.png Spr 5b2 277.png Spr b 5b 277.png
Spr 5b 277 s.png Spr 5b2 277 s.png Spr b 5b 277 s.png
Swellow For other sprites and images, please see Swellow images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Swellow has the highest Speed stat of all Normal/Flying-type Pokémon.
  • Swellow resembles the Starfox character, Falco. (both being blue birds.)

Origin

Swellow resembles a barn swallow.

Name origin

Swellow's name is a combination of swell and swallow. Ohsubame is a corruption of 大燕 ōtsubame, large swallow. Ohsubame may also mean big Template:P2.

In other languages

Related articles

External links

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