Swellow (Pokémon)
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| Swellow オオスバメ Ohsubame | |
 Artwork from R/S/E | |
| National Dex | #277 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #026 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-037 |
| Almia Browser | R-007 |
| Type | Normal / Flying |
| Species | Swallow Pokémon |
| Height | 2′04″ (0.7m) |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs. (19.8kg) |
| Ability | Guts |
| Egg group | Flying |
| Time to hatch | 3,840 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 Spd |
| Exp. yield | 162 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Blue |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Swellow (Japanese: オオスバメ Ohsubame) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon.
Contents |
Biology
Physiology
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
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
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Rare | Route 115 |
| Pokémon Emerald | Rare | Route 115 | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | One | Citadark Isle (Shadow) | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Common | Route 213 (PokéRadar) |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Field |
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
| HP: | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 85 | |
| Defense: | 60 | |
| SpAtk: | 50 | |
| SpDef: | 50 | |
| Speed: | 125 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
By leveling up
| Level | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Endeavor | Endeavor |
| 38 | Aerial Ace | Aerial Ace |
| 49 | Agility | Agility |
| 61 | Air Slash |
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
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition: Evolve | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Rare |
|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: Evolve | Friend Area: Beau Plains |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | I'm a wanderer. The skies are free! | |
| 26%-50% HP | I don't like this... My health shouldn't be down to half. | |
| 1%-25% HP | I'm falling... My wings have failed me... | |
| Level Up | I've gained in level! I can soar higher and farther! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
Group: 
| Loops: 6 | Minimum Experience: 42 |
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Gust x2 | Maximum Experience: 59 |
| Swellow darts quickly through the air while flapping its wings to create gusts. | ||
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
| Group:
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Cut x2 |
Evolution
|
Level 22
Swellow
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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 | |
| Image:Spr 3r 277.png | 
| Image:Spr 3f 277.png | 
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| Image:Spr 3r 277 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 277 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 277 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 277 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 277.png | Image:Spr 4p 277.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 277 s.png | Image:Spr b g4 277 s.png | |||||
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 Subame.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
| This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
