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Swellow (Pokémon)

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#276: Taillow
Pokémon
#278: Wingull
Swellow
オオスバメ Ohsubame

Artwork from R/S/E
Types Species
 Normal  Flying  Swallow Pokémon
Ability Exp. at 100
Guts 1,059,860
Pokédex
National
#277
Johto
#—
Hoenn
#026
Sinnoh
#—
Browser
Fiore
R-037
Almia
R-007
Height Weight
2'04" 43.7 lbs.
Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate
Blue File:F277.png File:Body09.png 45
Gender ratio
50% male
50% female
Egg groups Egg cycles
Flying 16 (4080 steps*)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
2
Exp.
162

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

It evolves from Taillow starting at level 22.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

They are a brilliant blue with contrasting red breastfeathers and face. There is a crest of blue feathers extending from their head, a vertical stripe of blue extending onto their red-colored chest, and a white coloration on the underside of their belly and wingfeathers. They also have sharply shaped wings and red-tipped tailfeathers that are specifically designed for speed. Swellow also possess red feet that are armed with talons. Its feet are strong enough to carry heavy Pokémon.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Swellow are among the fastest of bird Pokémon and are very acrobatic in the air. They may also display a surprising amount of vigor and can be quite resilient.

Behavior

Much like Taillow, Swellow are very stubborn Pokémon and can show a lot of bravery in battle. They also take great pride in their glossy plumage, and often preen the feathers of other Swellow.

Habitat

Swellow are sometimes found in grassy fields, light wooded areas, or light rocky terrain. However, they are generally harder to find than Taillow.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Swellow's diet has expanded and are now able to take on larger prey like Wurmple and other bug Pokémon, although they still accept fruit and berries such as the Charti Berry. It searches for prey from high above and when it spots one it dives steeply at incredible speed and never misses its target.

In the anime

Swellow in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Swellow

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.

Other

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

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

Minor appearances

A Swellow appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! as one of the participants of PokéRinger competition.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry
AG080 Swellow Ash's Pokédex Swellow, the Swallow Pokémon. Swellow uses its impressive divebomber speed and its large talons to capture its prey.
This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the TCG

Main article: Swellow (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Gen Game Pokédex entry
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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.
Platinum It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
HeartGold もりに すむ えものを みつけると じょうくうから きゅうこうか。するどい ツメで つかまえる。
SoulSilver もりに すむ えものを みつけると じょうくうから きゅうこうか。するどい ツメで つかまえる。

Game locations

Gen Game Rarity Area
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Rare Route 115
Emerald Rare Route 115
FireRed LeafGreen None Trade
Colosseum None Trade
XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Route 213 (Poké Radar)
Platinum Uncommon Route 213 (Poké Radar)
HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade
 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
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Taillow
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B16-B29)
World Abyss (B9-B29)
Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Union Road

Stats

Base stats

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


Pokéthlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Technique
1/2
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
16/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Pluck Flying Physical 60 100% 20 Cute 0
Start Peck Flying Physical 35 100% 35 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
Start Growl Normal Status 100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥
Start Focus Energy Normal Status —% 30 Cool 0
Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
4 Focus Energy Normal Status —% 30 Cool 0
8 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
13 Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
19 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
28 Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
38 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
49 Agility Psychic Status —% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
61 Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM46 Thief Dark Physical 40 100% 10 Tough 0
TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
TM51 Roost Flying Status —% 10 Cool 0
TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM78 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 60 100% 20 Cute 0
TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 0
TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
HM02 Fly Flying Physical 95 90% 15 Smart 1
HM05 Defog Flying Status —% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Starly, Staravia, Staraptor Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Spearow, Fearow
Mirror Move Flying Status —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
Spearow, Fearow
Doduo, Dodrio
Murkrow, Honchkrow
Wingull, Pelipper
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Smart 1
Doduo, Dodrio Rage Normal Physical 20 100% 20 Cool 0
Swablu, Altaria Refresh Normal Status —% 20 Cute 0
Noctowl
Altaria
Togekiss
Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Cool 1
Zubat, Golbat, Crobat
Aerodactyl
Wingull, Pelipper
Supersonic Normal Status 55% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
Whirlwind Normal Status 100% 20 Smart 0
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
D P Pt HG SS Air Cutter Flying Special 55 95% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Heat Wave Fire Special 100 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 100% 5 Smart 0
D P Pt HG SS Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Cool 1
D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Tailwind Flying Status —% 30 Smart 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves Level 43+ Purified moves
Shadow Break Shadow File:277.png Baton Pass Normal
Shadow Half Shadow Sky Attack Flying
Shadow Mist Shadow Agility Psychic
Shadow Sky Shadow Facade Normal

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Image:PinRS277.png Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Image:Trozeiani277.gif Rarity: Rare Image:Trozeiani277.gif
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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:  Flying  Loops: 6 Minimum Experience: 42
Poké Assist: Image:Flyingpa.PNG ( Flying ) Field Move: Image:Gustfm.PNG Image:Gustfm.PNG (Gust ×2) Maximum Experience: 59
"Swellow darts quickly through the air while flapping its wings to create gusts."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Image:MDP277.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 0.5% IQ Group: D



Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: Image:Flyingpa.PNG ( Flying ) Field Move: Image:Cut 2fieldmove.PNG (Cut ×2)
"It whips up gusts with its wings to attack. It also rams targets."

Evolution

File:276.png
Unevolved
Taillow
 Normal  Flying 
Rare Candy
Level 22


File:277.png
First evolution
Swellow
 Normal  Flying 


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_3e_277.gif Image:Spr_3f_277.png Image:Spr_b_g3_277.png
Image:Spr_3r_277_s.png File:Spr 3e 277 s.gif Image:Spr_3f_277_s.png Image:Spr_b_g3_277_s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Image:Spr_4d_277.png Image:Spr_4p_277.png Image:Spr_4h_277.png Image:Spr_b_g4_277.png
Image:Spr_4d_277_s.png Image:Spr_4p_277_s.png Image:Spr_4h_277_s.png Image:Spr_b_g4_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-type Pokémon.

Origin

Swellow's body resembles a barn swallow, although its head seems to more closely resemble a secretary bird. Swellow's shiny colors of green, red and white, combined with its two long tail feathers, also resemble a Resplendent Quetzal, a breed of birds from Mexico known for their beautiful colors--mostly green with red and white trims--and two long tail feathers.

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

  • German: Schwalboss - From Schwalbe (swallow) and boss.
  • French: Heledelle - Possibly from ailé (winged), and hirondelle (swallow).
  • Korean: 스왈로 Swallow

Related articles

External links

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