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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 bird 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.
In the anime
In the main series
Shiny Swellow in the anime
Major appearances
Ash's Taillow evolved into Swellow in That's Just 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.
Winona's Shiny Swellow debuted in Sky High Gym Battle!. Winona used it 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.
A Swellow appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air. It 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
A Swellow appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! as one of the participants of Squallville PokéRinger competition. It was used against a Wingull.
Multiple Swellow appeared in A Staravia Is Born!, where they were among the Flying-type Pokémon captured by Team Rocket.
Multiple Swellow made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
Multiple Swellow appeared in Butterfree and Me! as residents of Wayfarer Island.
A Swellow appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened, where it was among the Flying-type Pokémon who raced Mewtwo.
A Trainer's Swellow appeared in A Relay in the Sky!, where it was participating in the Pokémon Sky Relay.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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AG080
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Swellow
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Ash's Pokédex
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Swellow, the Swallow Pokémon. Swellow uses its impressive divebomber speed and its large talons to capture its prey.
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In 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
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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.
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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Hoenn #026
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Kanto #—
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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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Generation IV
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Johto #—
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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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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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Generation V
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Unova #—
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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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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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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #020
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Hoenn #026
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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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It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
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Omega 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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Alpha 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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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generation III-VI
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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Generation VII
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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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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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: 455
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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 IX, 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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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Swellow in Generation VII
- 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
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Swellow can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Swellow cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
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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 moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Gust ×2)
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Loops: 6
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Min. exp.: 42
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Max. exp.: 59
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Browser entry R-037
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Swellow darts quickly through the air while flapping its wings to create gusts.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Trivia
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 secretarybird. 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
Language
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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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Hélédelle
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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 Swalow
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Transliteration of English name
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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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More languages
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Russian
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Свеллоу Svellou
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Transcription of English name
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