Swellow
#277 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Swellow
The best moves for Swellow are Wing Attack and Sky Attack when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Wing Attack | 12 dps |
| Sky Attack | 48 dps |
Defense
| Wing Attack | 12 dps |
| Sky Attack | 48 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Taillow family. Swellow evolves from Taillow which costs 50 Candy.
Swellow Raid Guide
Swellow has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Swellow, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Swellow is a Normal & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Taillow. It is vulnerable to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Swellow's strongest moveset is Wing Attack & Sky Attack and it has a Max CP of 1,920.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 185 | |
| Defense | 124 | |
| Stamina | 155 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
823 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,097 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,645 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,920 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,371 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,783 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 0.71 m |
| Weight | 19.8 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Swellow
The best moves for Swellow are Wing Attack and Sky Attack when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Wing Attack | 12 dps |
| Sky Attack | 48 dps |
Defense
| Wing Attack | 12 dps |
| Sky Attack | 48 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Attack | 8 | 11.3 | 12 |
| Steel Wing | 11 | 7.5 | 13.8 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | -13.8 | 27.5 |
| Brave Bird | 130 | -50 | 78 |
| Sky Attack | 80 | -25 | 48 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Swellow?
Swellow is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Swellow are:
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Rampardos.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 96% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 89% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Thunder | 88% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 87% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 87% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Ice Punch | 87% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Thunder | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Swellow
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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