Swellow (Pokémon)

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Taillow #276: Taillow
Pokémon
#278: Wingull Wingull
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Swellow (disambiguation).
Swellow オオスバメ
Ohsubame
#277
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
16 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
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
162
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
151
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
F277.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

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

It evolves from Taillow starting at level 22.

Biology

Swellow is a large dark blue bird Pokémon with a red breast and face. It has a crest of blue feathers sweeping back from its head, a vertical stripe of blue extending into its chest, and a white belly. It has sharply shaped wings with white undersides and two, red-tipped tail feathers. It has red feet with black talons. It is an impressive dive-bomber, and will never miss its target. It searches for warm meadows while in the air. It also takes great pride in its glossy plumage, and often cleans the wings of other Swellow.

In the anime

Swellow in the anime
Shiny 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.

Multiple Swellow made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Multiple Swellow appeared in Butterfree and Me!.

A Swellow appeared in the Hoopa's Appear Plan!! short Fly.

A Trainer's Swellow appeared in A Relay in the Sky!.

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.

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.
Generation 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
Generation IV
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
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
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.


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


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 (B16-B29), World Abyss (B9-B29), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Concealed Ruins (B16-B29), World Abyss (B9-B29), 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
Shuffle
Galerie Rouge: Stage 73
Rumble World
Starlight Islands: Time-Leap Plains (All Areas)


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Generation V

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Diamond Pearl Charti Berry Charti Berry (5%)
Platinum
Black White Charti Berry Charti Berry (5%)
Black 2 White 2 Charti Berry Charti Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

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.

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

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 XY   ORAS   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
N/AN/A 000Start Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
000Start 000Start Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 Cool 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
000Start 000Start Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
000Start 000Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100}}100% 35 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
000Start 000Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
000Start 000Start Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30 Cool 1 0  
000Start 000Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
0044 0055 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30 Cool 1 0  
0077 0099 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
01313 01313 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 35 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
01919 01717 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 1 0  
03838 02121 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
N/AN/A 02727 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
04949 03333 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
02828 03939 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
06161 04545 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 Cool 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
N/AN/A 05151 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • 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/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM06Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM10Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM11Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM15Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM17Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM18Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM19Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM21Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM27Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM32Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 1 0  
TM40Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM42Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM44Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM45Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM46Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 Tough 1 0  
TM48Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM49Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM51Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM68Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM87Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM88Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM89Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM90Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 0  
XTM100Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM02Bag HM Flying Sprite.png HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
  • 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 VI
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
Noivern
Boomburst Normal Special 140 100% 10 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
Farfetch'dStarlyStaraviaStaraptorDucklettSwanna
RuffletBraviaryTalonflame
Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
DucklettSwannaRuffletBraviary
Defog Flying Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotSpearowFearowSwablu
AltariaChatotSigilyph
Mirror Move Flying Status —% 20 Clever 1 0  
SpearowFearowDoduoDodrioMurkrowHonchkrow
Wingull
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1
DoduoDodrio
Rage Normal Physical 20 100% 20 Tough 1 3 ♥♥♥
SwabluAltaria
Refresh Normal Status —% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotSpearowFearowHoothoot
NoctowlWingullPelipperChatotPidoveTranquill
UnfezantDucklettSwannaFletchlingFletchinderTalonflame
NoibatNoivern
Roost Flying Status —% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
NoctowlAltariaTogekissPidoveTranquillUnfezant
Sigilyph
Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
SkarmoryFletchlingFletchinderTalonflame
Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
ZubatGolbatCrobatAerodactylWingullPelipper
Supersonic Normal Status 55% 20 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotStarlyStaraviaStaraptor
SigilyphRuffletBraviaryNoibatNoivern
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Swellow in Generation VI
  • 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 VI
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
X Y OR AS Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
X Y OR AS Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Tailwind Flying Status —% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
  • 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

By a prior evolution

Generation VI
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
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
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS277.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani277.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 277.png 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!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
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 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  
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  
It whips up gusts with its wings to attack. It also rams targets.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

276Taillow.png
Unevolved
Taillow
 Normal  Flying 
Rare Candy
Level 22
277Swellow.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
277MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Swellow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

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

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese オオスバメ Ohsubame Corruption of 大燕 ōtsubame
France Flag.png French Hélédelle Possibly 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 Seuwallo Transliteration of English name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 大王燕 Dàwángyàn Literally "King swallow"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

External links

Taillow #276: Taillow
Pokémon
#278: Wingull Wingull


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