Swellow
オオスバメ Ohsubame
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Artwork from R/S/E
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
2
| Exp.
162
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Swellow (Japanese: オオスバメ Ohsubame) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.
It evolves from Taillow starting at level 22.
Biology
Physiology
Swellow are bigger then their un-evolved form Taillow. They are a brilliant blue with contrasting red breastfeathers and face. They also have sharply shaped wings and 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
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Swellow's diet has expanded and are now able to take on larger prey, 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 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.
A Swellow appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! as one of the participants of PokéRinger competition.
Pokédex entries
| This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.
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In the TCG
- Main article: Swellow (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
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| LeafGreen
| If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
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| Pearl
| It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
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| Platinum
| It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
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| HeartGold
| Currently unknown
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 120 - 167
| 230 - 324
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| 81 - 150
| 157 - 295
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| 58 - 123
| 112 - 240
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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| 117 - 194
| 229 - 383
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- 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.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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| Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
| Brave Bird
| Flying
| Physical
| 120
| 100%
| 15
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Spearow, Fearow
| Mirror Move
| Flying
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Spearow, Fearow
Doduo, Dodrio
Murkrow, Honchkrow
Wingull, Pelipper
| Pursuit
| Dark
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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| Doduo, Dodrio
| Rage
| Normal
| Physical
| 20
| 100%
| 20
| Cool
| 0
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| Swablu, Altaria
| Refresh
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 0
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Noctowl
Altaria
Togekiss
| Sky Attack
| Flying
| Physical
| 140
| 90%
| 5
| Cool
| 1 ♥
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Zubat, Golbat, Crobat
Aerodactyl
Wingull, Pelipper
| Supersonic
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 55%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
| Whirlwind
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 0
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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
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Swellow has the highest Speed stat of all dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.
- Swellow also 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
( Flying )
Body size: 1
(Cut ×2)
For other sprites and images, please see Swellow images on Bulbagarden Archives.
