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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Swellow | type=normal | type2=flying | prevnum=276 | nextnum=278 | prev=Taillow | next=Wingull }}
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'''Swellow''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''オオスバメ''' ''Ohsubame'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} Pokémon.
'''Swellow''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''オオスバメ''' ''Ohsubame'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].


It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Taillow}} starting at [[level]] 22.
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Taillow}} starting at [[level]] 22.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Swellow is a large, dark-blue {{wp|bird|avian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a red breast and face. A crest of feathers sweeps back from the top of its head. A blue stripe separates the red markings on its head and chest, and it has a white underside. It has small, narrow eyes, a pointed, yellow beak, and red feet with black talons. Each foot has three forward-facing toes and one pointed backward. Two long, pointed feathers with red tips form its tail and are an indication of good health when standing up straight. Swellow's wings taper to a sharp point. An impressive dive-bomber, it will {{m|Aerial Ace|never miss its target}}. Additionally, it takes great pride in its glossy plumage and often cleans the wings of other Swellow. It searches for {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|warm meadows}} while in the air. Swellow preys on {{p|Wurmple}}.
Swellow is a brilliant blue with contrasting red breastfeathers and face. There is a crest of blue feathers extending from its head, a vertical stripe of blue extending onto its red-colored chest, and a white coloration on the underside of its belly and wingfeathers. Swellow also has sharply shaped wings and red-tipped tailfeathers that are specifically designed for speed. Swellow also possesses red feet that are armed with talons. Its feet are strong enough to carry heavy Pokémon.


====Gender differences====
===Evolution===
None.
Swellow evolves from {{p|Taillow}}.


===Special abilities===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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.
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{{Evobox-2
===Behavior===
|type1=Normal
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.
|type2=Flying
 
|pictype=art
===Habitat===
|no1=0276
[[File:Grassland Habitat.png|thumb|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
|name1=Taillow
Swellow are sometimes found in grassy fields, light wooded areas, or light rocky terrain. However, they are generally harder to find than Taillow.
|type1-1=Normal
 
|type2-1=Flying
===Diet===
|evo1=
{{main|Pokémon food}}
|no2=0277
Swellow's diet has expanded and are now able to take on larger prey like {{p|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.
|name2=Swellow
 
|type1-2=Normal
==In the anime==
|type2-2=Flying}}
[[File:Ash Swellow.png|250px|thumb|Swellow in the anime]]
</div>
[[File:Winona Swellow.png|thumb|left|Shiny Swellow in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[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|Pidgeotto}} and {{AP|Noctowl}}, Swellow was a main competitor on Ash's [[party|team]].
 
====Other====
Swellow first appeared in ''[[AG046|Candid Camerupt]]''. Vito of the [[Winstrate family]] used it to secretly protect his family.
 
[[Winona]]'s {{shiny}} Swellow debuted in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]''. {{Ash}} battled against it during the [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
 
===Minor appearances===
A Swellow appeared in ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'' as one of the participants of [[PokéRinger]] competition.
 
Multiple Swellow made a brief cameo in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG080|Swellow|Ash's Pokédex|Swellow, the Swallow Pokémon. Swellow uses its {{m|Aerial Ace|impressive divebomber speed and its large talons to capture its prey}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Mack Swellow Adventures.png|thumb|Swellow in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The [[Three Fires]] of [[Team Magma]] each own a Swellow they use for aerial transport.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Swellow (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Swellow is one of the members of Team Tasty, alongside {{p|Wurmple}}. Throughout the game, Wurmple is scared that Swellow will eat him. Only at the end of the game does Swellow realize this.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Swellow is one of the members of [[Team Tasty]], alongside {{p|Wurmple}}. Throughout the game, Wurmple is scared that Swellow will eat him. Only at the end of the game does Swellow realize this. He later reappears as a recruitable character in Super Mystery Dungeon, still proudly declaring himself as Wurmple's teammate.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
|sapphiredex=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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{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=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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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
=====Generations III-VI=====
type=normal |
{{BaseStats
type2=flying |
|type=Normal
HP=    60 |
|type2=Flying
Attack= 85 |
|HP=    60
Defense=60 |
|Attack= 85
SpAtk=  50 |
|Defense=60
SpDef=  50 |
|SpAtk=  50
Speed= 125 }}
|SpDef=  50
|Speed= 125}}
 
=====Generation VII onward=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=    60
|Attack= 85
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=  75
|SpDef=  50
|Speed= 125}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
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type2=flying|
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|Normal=  100
Fighting=100 |
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Flying=  100 |
|Flying=  100
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ground=    0 |
|Ground=    0
Rock=    200 |
|Rock=    200
Bug=      50 |
|Bug=      50
Ghost=    0 |
|Ghost=    0
Steel=  100 |
|Steel=  100
|Fire=    100
|Water=  100
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|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice=    200
|Dragon=  100
|Dark=    100
|Fairy=  100
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|newground=1
|normal=yes
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Fire=   100 |
===Learnset===
Water=   100 |
Swellow is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
Grass=   50 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=     200 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 |


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===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/levelf/8|Swellow|Normal|Flying|3}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Swellow|Normal|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Swellow|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM47|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM51|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Defog|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Swellow|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Swellow|Normal|Flying|5|3}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Swellow|Normal|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Swellow|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|396|Starly}}{{MSP|397|Staravia}}{{MSP|398|Staraptor}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}<br>{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP|628|Braviary}}|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15|Cute|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/H|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/H|0441|Chatot}}|Boomburst|Normal|Special|140|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP|628|Braviary}}|Defog|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/H|0227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/H|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/H|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/H|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/H|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/H|0398|Staraptor}}|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP|021|Spearow}}{{MSP|022|Fearow}}{{MSP|333|Swablu}}<br>{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|441|Chatot}}{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}|Mirror Move|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0016|Pidgey}}{{MSP/H|0017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP/H|0018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0334|Altaria}}|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|021|Spearow}}{{MSP|022|Fearow}}{{MSP|084|Doduo}}{{MSP|085|Dodrio}}{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}<br>{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0334|Altaria}}{{MSP/H|0468|Togekiss}}|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|084|Doduo}}{{MSP|085|Dodrio}}|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0041|Zubat}}{{MSP/H|0042|Golbat}}{{MSP/H|0169|Crobat}}{{MSP/H|0142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|333|Swablu}}{{MSP|334|Altaria}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0016|Pidgey}}{{MSP/H|0017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP/H|0018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP/H|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/H|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/H|0398|Staraptor}}|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP|021|Spearow}}{{MSP|022|Fearow}}{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}<br>{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|441|Chatot}}{{MSP|519|Pidove}}{{MSP|520|Tranquill}}<br>{{MSP|521|Unfezant}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Swellow|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP|519|Pidove}}{{MSP|520|Tranquill}}{{MSP|521|Unfezant}}<br>{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|227|Skarmory}}|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|041|Zubat}}{{MSP|042|Golbat}}{{MSP|169|Crobat}}{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|55|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP|396|Starly}}{{MSP|397|Staravia}}{{MSP|398|Staraptor}}<br>{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP|628|Braviary}}|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Swellow|Normal|Flying|5|3}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Swellow|normal|flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Swellow|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Swellow|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Swellow|normal|flying|5|3}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh|Swellow|normal|flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Swellow|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo5|276|Taillow|d||||Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevo5|276|Taillow|d||||Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||BW}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Swellow|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/prevof|Swellow|normal|flying|5|3}}
 
====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|277|43|Shadow Break|Shadow Half|Shadow Mist|Shadow Sky|Baton Pass|Normal|Sky Attack|Flying|Agility|Psychic|Facade|Normal|xd|normal|flying}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
type=normal |
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=277|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
type2=flying |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=277|rarity=Rare}}
ndex=277 |
|-
pinballrs=Evolve |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=277
Trozei=yes |
|body=1
rarity=Rare |
|rate=Evolve
Dungeon=yes |
|area=Beau Plains
body=1 |
|P1=I'm a wanderer. The skies are free!
rate=Evolve |
|P2=I don't like this... My health shouldn't be down to half.
area=Beau Plains |
|P3=I'm falling... My wings have failed me...
P1=I'm a wanderer. The skies are free! |
|PL=I've gained in level! I can soar higher and farther!
P2=I don't like this... My health shouldn't be down to half. |
}}
P3=I'm falling... My wings have failed me... |
|-
PL=I've gained in level! I can soar higher and farther! |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=277
Partner=no |
|body=1
Ranger=yes |
|rate=0.5
group= Flying |
|IQ=D
assist= Flying |
}}
field= Gust |
|-
fieldpower= 2 |
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=277
loop=6 |
|coset=3
MinEXP=42 |
|conto={{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Beautifly}}, {{p|Talonflame}}, {{p|Flabébé}}, {{p|Floette}}, {{p|Florges}}
MaxEXP=59 |
|recruitment=Item delivery
browser=Swellow darts quickly through the air while flapping its wings to create gusts. |
|P1=I'm Swellow of [[Team Tasty]]! Wurmple is my trusted partner!
Dungeon2=yes |
|P2=It's getting to be too rough to fly around...
body2=1 |
}}
rate2=0.5 |
|-
iq=D |
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
Ranger2=yes |
|group=Flying
group2=Flying |
|assist=Flying
assist2=Flying |
|fieldpower=2
field2=Cut |
|field=Gust
field2power=2 |
|loop=6
browser2=It whips up gusts with its wings to attack. It also rams targets. |
|MinEXP=42
rumble2=yes|
|MaxEXP=59
rumble2attack=3|
|num=037
rumble2defense=2|
|browser=Swellow darts quickly through the air while flapping its wings to create gusts.
rumble2speed=5|
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=007
|browser=It whips up gusts with its wings to attack. It also rams targets.
}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=277
|walk=1.17
|hp=51
|attack=77
|defense=49
|speed=80
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=277|bttype=Flying
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=277|stype=Flying|num=080
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Clear
|skilldesc=Clears away one black-cloud disruption without fail.
|swapper=Barrier Shot
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=277
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Taillow
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155|attack=185|defense=124
|fast={{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}
|special={{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Sky Attack}}
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{evobox
{{Evobox-2
|family=Normal
|type1=Normal
|sprite1=276
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0276
|name1=Taillow
|name1=Taillow
|type1-1=Normal
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|type2-1=Flying
|evotype1=Level
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 22}}
|level1=22
|no2=0277
|sprite2=277
|name2=Swellow
|name2=Swellow
|type1-2=Normal
|type1-2=Normal
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
type=normal|
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
type2=flying|
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=277}}
gen=3|
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=277}}
gender=none|
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=277}}
ndex=277|
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=277|crop=158}}
name=Swellow|
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=277|crop=188}}
}}
<!--{{Spritebox/8/BDSP|ndex=277}}-->
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0277}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|277|Swellow}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Swellow.png|thumb|250px|Swellow in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Winona Swellow.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Swellow in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Swellow]]=====
In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', {{Ash}}'s Taillow evolved into a Swellow during the final round of the [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] competition.
 
=====Other=====
Swellow debuted in ''[[AG046|Candid Camerupt!]]''. Vito of the [[Winstrate family]] used it to secretly protect his family.
 
In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', [[Winona]] used a {{Shiny}} Swellow during her [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. It faced off against {{AP|Grovyle}}, which it was able to defeat, but it was later defeated by Ash's own Swellow.
 
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|Flying in the Air}}'', a Swellow was among the immense {{type|Flying}} Pokémon summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} to create wind for Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}, but their combined {{m|Gust}} was too much for them and sent them blasting off.
 
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', a Swellow competed in the [[Squallville PokéRinger]]. It was used against a {{p|Wingull}}.
 
In ''[[DP013|A Staravia Is Born!]]'', Team Rocket captured multiple Swellow.
 
Multiple Swellow appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
 
In ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'', multiple Swellow were living at [[Wayfarer Island]].
 
In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} raced a Swellow.
 
In ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Swellow competed in the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]].
 
In ''[[JN133|The Mew from Here!]]'', two Swellow were seen on [[Faraway Island]].
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG080|Swellow|Ash's Pokédex|Swellow, the Swallow Pokémon. Swellow uses its impressive divebomber speed and its large talons to capture its prey.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
A soldier's Swellow appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of [[Kalos]] 3,000 years previously.
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Blaise Swellow Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Swellow in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Swellow}}
{{Ash}} owns a Swellow in [[Ash & Pikachu]], similar to the anime.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
The [[Magma Admin (Trainer class)#In the manga|Three Fires]] of [[Team Magma]] each own a Swellow that they use for aerial transport:
* [[Tabitha]]'s Swellow appeared in ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]''.
* [[Courtney]]'s Swellow appeared in ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]''.
* [[Blaise]]'s Swellow first appeared in ''[[PS200|Tripped Up by Torkoal]]''.
 
[[Maxie]] has a Swellow that first appeared in ''[[PS230|Walrein and Camerupt]]''.
 
The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Swellow, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.
 
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
A Swellow appeared in ''[[CBF3|Battle Between Student and Master!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
A Swellow appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
In ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'', [[Solana]] captured a Swellow with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR3|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three]]'' and ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]''. It was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Swellow (TCG)}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Swellow is the fastest non-legendary {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, with a {{stat|Speed}} base stat of 125.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Swellow is based directly on swallows, specifically a {{wp|barn swallow}} or {{wp|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 {{wp|falcon}}s, or perhaps the {{wp|swallow-tailed kite}}. Its coloration, appearance, and crested head are similar to {{wp|treeswift}}s, though its head also resembles that of a {{wp|secretary bird}}. Swellow's {{Shiny}} colors of green, red and white, combined with its two long tail feathers, also resemble the {{wp|Resplendent Quetzal}}.
Swellow seems to be based on a {{wp|swallow}}, specifically the {{wp|barn swallow}} or {{wp|welcome swallow}}. Its colors and {{wp|Crest (feathers)|crest}} are also similar to those of a {{wp|treeswift}}. Its predatory behavior and speedy flight may be based on {{wp|falcon}}s or the {{wp|swallow-tailed kite}}. Its {{Shiny}} colors and long tail feathers resemble those of the {{wp|resplendent quetzal}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Swellow is a combination of ''swell'' (to grow larger) and ''{{wp|Hirundinidae|swallow}}''.
Swellow may be a combination of ''swell'' (excellent, or to grow larger) and ''swallow''.


Ohsubame is a corruption of 大燕 ''ōtsubame'' (large swallow). ''Ohsubame'' may also mean ''big {{p|Taillow|Subame}}''.
Ohsubame may be a corruption of 大燕 ''ōtsubame'' (large swallow).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=normal|type2=flying
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=オオスバメ ''Ohsubame''|jameaning=Corruption of {{tt|大燕 ''ōtsubame''|large swallow}}
|ja=オオスバメ ''Ohsubame''|jameaning=From the corruption of {{tt|大燕 ''ōtsubame''|large swallow}}
|fr=Heledelle|frmeaning=Possibly from {{tt|''ailé''|winged}}, and {{tt|''hirondelle''|swallow}}
|fr=Hélédelle|frmeaning=From {{tt|''ailé''|winged}}, and {{tt|''hirondelle''|swallow}}
|es=Swellow|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Swellow|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Schwalboss|demeaning=From {{tt|''Schwalbe''|swallow}} and ''Boss''
|de=Schwalboss|demeaning=From {{tt|''Schwalbe''|swallow}} and ''Boss''
|it=Swellow|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Swellow|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=스왈로 ''Seuwallo''|komeaning=Possibly from ''swallow
|ko=스왈로 ''Swalow''|komeaning=From ''swallow''
|zh_cmn=大王燕 ''Dàwángyàn''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "King swallow"
|zh_cmn=大王燕 ''Dàwángyàn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|大王 ''dàwáng''|great king}} and {{tt|燕 ''yàn''|swallow}}
|zh_yue=大王燕 ''Daaihwòhngyin''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|大王 ''daaihwòhng''|great king}} and {{tt|燕 ''yin''|swallow}}
|hi=बिगाबील ''Bigaabeel''|himeaning=From ''big'' and {{tt|बील ''beel''|bill/beak}}
|ru=Свеллоу ''Svellou''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โอโอสึบาเมะ ''Oosuebame''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
}}
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==External links==
==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=normal | type2=flying | prevnum=276 | nextnum=278 | prev=Taillow | next=Wingull }}
 
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0276|prev=Taillow|nextnum=0278|next=Wingull}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}


[[it:Swellow]]
[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD]]
[[pt:Swellow (pokémon)]]
[[Category:Pokémon whose base stats changed in Generation VII]]


[[de:Schwalboss]]
[[de:Schwalboss]]
[[es:Swellow]]
[[es:Swellow]]
[[fr:Hélédelle]]
[[fr:Hélédelle]]
[[it:Swellow]]
[[ja:オオスバメ]]
[[ja:オオスバメ]]
[[pl:Swellow]]
[[zh:大王燕]]
[[zh:大王燕]]

Latest revision as of 22:05, 19 April 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0276MS.png #0276: Taillow
Pokémon
#0278: Wingull 0278MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Swellow (disambiguation).
Swellow
Swallow Pokémon
オオスバメ
Ohsubame
#0277
Swellow



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Normal Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Guts Cacophony
Cacophony
Scrappy
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Flying
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
2'04" 0.7 m
Swellow
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
43.7 lbs. 19.8 kg
Swellow
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
162
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
159
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Swellow
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
2
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body09.png
Footprint
F0277.png F000.png
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

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

It evolves from Taillow starting at level 22.

Biology

Swellow is a large, dark-blue avian Pokémon with a red breast and face. A crest of feathers sweeps back from the top of its head. A blue stripe separates the red markings on its head and chest, and it has a white underside. It has small, narrow eyes, a pointed, yellow beak, and red feet with black talons. Each foot has three forward-facing toes and one pointed backward. Two long, pointed feathers with red tips form its tail and are an indication of good health when standing up straight. Swellow's wings taper to a sharp point. An impressive dive-bomber, it will never miss its target. Additionally, it takes great pride in its glossy plumage and often cleans the wings of other Swellow. It searches for warm meadows while in the air. Swellow preys on Wurmple.

Evolution

Swellow evolves from Taillow.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#026
Kanto
#—
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
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
White
Black 2 It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #020
Hoenn
#026
X If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
Y It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It circles the sky in search of prey and dives sharply to catch its target.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Route 115
Emerald
Route 115
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 213 (Poké Radar)
Platinum
Route 213 (Poké Radar)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Taillow
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Route 13, Giant Chasm
Black 2 White 2
Route 13 (Swarm)
Dream World
Pleasant Forest, Windswept Sky
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Taillow
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Taillow
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Route 213 (Poké Radar)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Taillow
Trozei!
Secret Storage 4, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Taillow
Ranger
Lyra Forest
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B16F-B29F), World Abyss (B9F-B29F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Concealed Ruins (B16F-B29F), World Abyss (B9F-B29F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Ranger: SoA
Union Road
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: Challenger's Ground (Post-ending)
Rumble U
Conductor Room: King of the Sky, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 5
Rumble World
Starlight Islands: Time-Leap Plains (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Snorlax Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Northern Range (7F-13F)
Mystery House: Sky Tower
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Galerie Rouge: Stage 73
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Falkner & Swellow


Held items

Games Held items
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
Black White
Black 2 White 2

Stats

Base stats

Generations III-VI
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.
Generation VII onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
Total:
455
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.

Pokéathlon stats

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


Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

Swellow is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15
011 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
011 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —% 30
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
055 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —% 30
099 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1313 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
1717 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —% 15
2121 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —% 20
2727 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 —% 15
3333 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
3939 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
4545 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100100% 5
5151 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15
5757 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 15
  • 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

By TM

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM10
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM11
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM32
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM40
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM47
Bag TM Steel SwSh Sprite.png
TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM51
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM51 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM58
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM68
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM82
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM87
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM89
Bag TM Bug SwSh Sprite.png
TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM90
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM94
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM94 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM97
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM97 Defog Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 15
  • 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TaillowSwellowChatot
Boomburst Normal Special 140 100% 10
Farfetch'dSkarmoryTaillowSwellowStarlyStaraviaStaraptor
Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotWingullPelipperAltaria
Hurricane Flying Special 110 70% 10
NoctowlAltariaTogekiss
Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
ZubatGolbatCrobatAerodactylWingullPelipper
Supersonic Normal Status 55% 20
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotStarlyStaraviaStaraptor
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Swellow in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Swellow in that game.
  • 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • 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 moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS277.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani277.png
Rarity: Rare
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 Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 277.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 277.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Item delivery
Connected to: Wurmple, Beautifly, Talonflame, Flabébé, Floette, Florges
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I'm Swellow of Team Tasty! Wurmple is my trusted partner!
Low HP (< 50%) It's getting to be too rough to fly around...
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Flying
Poké Assist: Flying PA.png
Flying
Field move: Gust fm.pngGust fm.png
(Gust ×2)
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 42 Max. exp.: 59
Browser entry R-037
Swellow darts quickly through the air while flapping its wings to create gusts.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Flying
Poké Assist: Flying PA.png
Flying
Field move: Cut 2 field move.png
(Cut ×2)
Browser entry R-007
It whips up gusts with its wings to attack. It also rams targets.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush277Body.png Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 80
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Flying
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT277.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Flying
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#080
Shuffle277.png

Cloud Clear
Clears away one black-cloud disruption without fail.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Barrier Shot


Pokémon GO
GO277.png Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 185 Base Defense: 124
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Wing Attack, Steel Wing
Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Brave Bird, Sky Attack

Evolution data

0276Taillow.png
Unevolved
Taillow
 Normal  Flying 
Rare Candy
Level 22
0277Swellow.png
First evolution
Swellow
 Normal  Flying 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 277.png Spr b 3r 277.png Spr 3e 277.png Spr b 3e 277.png Spr 3f 277.png Spr b 3f 277.png
Spr 3r 277 s.png Spr b 3r 277 s.png Spr 3e 277 s.png Spr b 3e 277 s.png Spr 3f 277 s.png Spr b 3f 277 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 277.png Spr b 4d 277.png Spr 4p 277.png Spr b 4p 277.png Spr 4h 277.png Spr b 4h 277.png
Spr 4d 277 s.png Spr b 4d 277 s.png Spr 4p 277 s.png Spr b 4p 277 s.png Spr 4h 277 s.png Spr b 4h 277 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 277.png Spr b 5b 277.png Spr 5b2 277.png Spr b 5b2 277.png
Spr 5b 277 s.png Spr b 5b 277 s.png Spr 5b2 277 s.png Spr b 5b2 277 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 277.png
Spr b 6x 277.png
Spr 6o 277.png
Spr b 6o 277.png
Spr 6x 277 s.png
Spr b 6x 277 s.png
Spr 6o 277 s.png
Spr b 6o 277 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 277.png
Spr b 7s 277.png
Spr 7s 277.png
Spr b 7s 277.png
Spr 7s 277 s.png
Spr b 7s 277 s.png
Spr 7s 277 s.png
Spr b 7s 277 s.png
Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0277.png HOME0277 s.png
277MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Swellow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Swellow in the anime
Shiny Swellow in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Swellow

In That's Just Swellow, Ash's Taillow evolved into a Swellow during the final round of the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.

Other

Swellow debuted in Candid Camerupt!. Vito of the Winstrate family used it to secretly protect his family.

In Sky High Gym Battle!, Winona used a Shiny Swellow during her Gym battle against Ash. It faced off against Grovyle, which it was able to defeat, but it was later defeated by Ash's own Swellow.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air, a Swellow was among the immense Flying-type Pokémon summoned by Hoopa to create wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined Gust was too much for them and sent them blasting off.

Minor appearances

In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, a Swellow competed in the Squallville PokéRinger. It was used against a Wingull.

In A Staravia Is Born!, Team Rocket captured multiple Swellow.

Multiple Swellow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In Butterfree and Me!, multiple Swellow were living at Wayfarer Island.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, Mewtwo raced a Swellow.

In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Swellow competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.

In The Mew from Here!, two Swellow were seen on Faraway Island.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG080 Swellow Ash's Pokédex Swellow, the Swallow Pokémon. Swellow uses its impressive divebomber speed and its large talons to capture its prey.

Pokémon Generations

A soldier's Swellow appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Swellow

Ash owns a Swellow in Ash & Pikachu, similar to the anime.

Pokémon Adventures

The Three Fires of Team Magma each own a Swellow that they use for aerial transport:

Maxie has a Swellow that first appeared in Walrein and Camerupt.

The Battle Tower rented a Swellow, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

A Swellow appeared in Battle Between Student and Master!.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

A Swellow appeared in a fantasy in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

In Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two, Solana captured a Swellow with her Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three and Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four. It was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

In the TCG

Main article: Swellow (TCG)

Trivia

Origin

Swellow seems to be based on a swallow, specifically the barn swallow or welcome swallow. Its colors and crest are also similar to those of a treeswift. Its predatory behavior and speedy flight may be based on falcons or the swallow-tailed kite. Its Shiny colors and long tail feathers resemble those of the resplendent quetzal.

Name origin

Swellow may be a combination of swell (excellent, or to grow larger) and swallow.

Ohsubame may be a corruption of 大燕 ōtsubame (large swallow).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese オオスバメ Ohsubame From the corruption of 大燕 ōtsubame
France Flag.png French Hélédelle From ailé, and hirondelle
Spain Flag.png Spanish Swellow Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Schwalboss From Schwalbe and Boss
Italy Flag.png Italian Swellow Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 스왈로 Swalow From swallow
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 大王燕 Dàwángyàn From 大王 dàwáng and yàn
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 大王燕 Daaihwòhngyin From 大王 daaihwòhng and yin


Related articles

External links


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