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| [[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]] | | [[File:Grassland Habitat.png|thumb|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]] |
| Swellow are sometimes found in grassy fields, light wooded areas, or light rocky terrain. However, they are generally harder to find than Taillow. | | Swellow are sometimes found in grassy fields, light wooded areas, or light rocky terrain. However, they are generally harder to find than Taillow. |
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| ==In the anime== | | ==In the anime== |
| [[File:Ash Swellow.png|250px|right|thumb|Swellow in the anime]] | | [[File:Ash Swellow.png|250px|thumb|Swellow in the anime]] |
| [[File:Winona Swellow.png|thumb|left|Shiny Swellow in the anime]] | | [[File:Winona Swellow.png|thumb|left|Shiny Swellow in the anime]] |
| ===Major appearances=== | | ===Major appearances=== |
| ====[[Ash's Swellow]]==== | | ====[[Ash's Swellow]]==== |
| Ash's {{p|Taillow}} evolved into Swellow in ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'' during the final round of the [[PokéRinger]] tournament. Unlike {{AP|Pidgeot}}to and {{AP|Noctowl}}, Swellow was a main competitor on Ash's [[party|team]]. | | Ash's {{p|Taillow}} evolved into Swellow in ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'' during the final round of the [[PokéRinger]] tournament. Unlike {{AP|Pidgeotto}} and {{AP|Noctowl}}, Swellow was a main competitor on Ash's [[party|team]]. |
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Revision as of 21:30, 21 April 2013
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Height
2'04" Imperial
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0.7 m Metric
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2'04"/0.7 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
43.7 lbs. Imperial
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19.8 kg Metric
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43.7 lbs./19.8 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 2
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Base Exp.: 162
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Battle Exp.: 1621*
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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
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. 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
Shiny Swellow in the anime
Major appearances
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.
Multiple Swellow made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
Pokédex entries
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The Three Fires of Team Magma each own a Swellow they use for aerial transport.
In the TCG
- Main article: Swellow (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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
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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
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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
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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
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{{{leafgreendex}}}
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
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SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Generation V
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Black
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It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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Total: 430
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swellow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Swellow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Swellow is the fastest non-legendary Normal-type Pokémon, with a Speed base stat of 125.
Origin
Swellow is based directly on swallows, specifically a barn swallow or welcome swallow. However, it shares characteristics with other types of birds as well. In terms of behavior, its predatory habits and incredible speed suggest inspiration from falcons, or perhaps the swallow-tailed kite. Its coloration, appearance, and crested head are similar to treeswifts, though its head also resembles that of a secretary bird. Swellow's Shiny colors of green, red and white, combined with its two long tail feathers, also resemble the Resplendent Quetzal.
Name origin
Swellow is a combination of swell (to grow larger) and swallow.
Ohsubame is a corruption of 大燕 ōtsubame (large swallow). Ohsubame may also mean big Subame.
In other languages
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Meaning
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Japanese
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オオスバメ Ohsubame
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Corruption of 大燕 ōtsubame
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French
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Heledelle
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Possibly from ailé, and hirondelle
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Spanish
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Swellow
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Same as English name
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German
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Schwalboss
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From Schwalbe and Boss
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Italian
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Swellow
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Same as English name
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Korean
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스왈로 Seuwallo
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Possibly from swallow
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Mandarin Chinese
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大王燕 Dàwángyàn
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Literally "King swallow"
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Cantonese Chinese
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Related articles
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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