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Swellow (Japanese: オオスバメ, HepburnOosubame) (SWELL-low[1]) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Biology[]

Swallow is a large, navy blue, swallow-like Pokémon with a somewhat chubby white underbelly and a red breast and face. Its tail is deeply forked, it has a crest of feathers on the back of its head, and it appears to have a smug expression.

Evolution[]

Swellow evolves from Taillow at level 22.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Route 115 Rare
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Route 115 Rare
Diamond and Pearl Route 213 (Poké Radar) Uncommon
Platinum Route 213 (Poké Radar) Uncommon
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None
Black and White Route 13, Giant Chasm Uncommon
Black 2 and White 2 Outbreak at Route 13 None

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 4,
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Taillow
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Concealed Ruins (B16F-B29F)
World Abyss (B9F-B29F)
Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Union Road


Pokédex entries[]

  • 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.

  • FireRed

    If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.

  • LeafGreen

    If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.

  • 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.

  • Diamond

    It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.

  • Pearl

    It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.

  • Platinum

    It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.

  • HeartGold

    It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.

  • SoulSilver

    It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.

  • Black

    It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.

  • White

    It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.

  • Black 2

    It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.

  • White 2

    It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.

  • 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.


Side game data[]

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No. Pokémon Group Field Move Poké Assist
R-007 PR Swellow Sprite Swellow Flying SOA Cut 2 Cut 2 PA Flying SofA Flying
Capture Points[Notes 1] 600 On Sight[Notes 2] No reaction.
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It whips up gusts with its wings to attack. It also rams targets.
Notes
  1. ^ The amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon)
  2. ^ The reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it

Stats[]

Stats
HP
60
Attack
85
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
75
Sp. Def
50
Speed
125
Total
455

Stats
HP
60
Attack
85
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
50
Speed
125
Total
430

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
1 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
5 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
13 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
17 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
21 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
27 Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
33 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
39 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
45 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
51 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
57 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
N/AXY
1ORAS
Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 1 4 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
4XY
5ORAS
Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
7XY
9ORAS
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
13XY
13ORAS
Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
19XY
17ORAS
Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
38XY
21ORAS
Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
N/AXY
27ORAS
Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 2 0 ♥
49XY
33ORAS
Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
28XY
39ORAS
Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
61XY
45ORAS
Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 1 4 ♥
N/AXY
51ORAS
Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
4 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
13 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
19 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
28 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
38 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
49 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
61 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 0
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
1 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
4 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0
8 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
13 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3
19 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
28 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
38 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
49 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 2
61 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 1 3 ♥
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
4 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 1 3 ♥
8 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
13 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
19 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
28 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
38 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
49 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM76 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM83 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3
TM51 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 0
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Smart 1
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 2 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Swellow can learn, refer to Taillow.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Endeavor ORAS 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Sky Attack  140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 3
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Sky Attack HGSS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
Twister  40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Sky Attack XD 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Ash had a Taillow which evolved into Swellow in Poké-Ring Tournament.

A shiny Swellow appeared in the episode Sky High Gym Battle!, belonging to the Fortree City gym leader Winona.

Known trainers with a Swellow[]

Trivia[]

  • Swellow and Noctowl are the only regional bird Pokémon caught by Ash that have a two-stage evolution. Coincidentally, both of them had their shiny forms appeared in the anime.

Origin[]

Swellow is based on a barn swallow with elements of robins and hawks.

Etymology[]

Swellow comes from "swell" (to increase in size, either referring to its increase in size from Taillow or its somewhat pudgy belly; it's also somewhat archaic slang for "good") and "swallow" (the bird it's based on).

Ōsubame likely comes from 大 (ō, big), 王 (ō, king), "awesome," and 燕 (tsubame, swallow).

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 370. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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