Pokédex No.0277
02 //Base stats
StatBase
HP60
230–324
Attack85
157–295
Defense60
112–240
Sp. Atk75
139–273
Sp. Def50
94–218
Speed125
229–383
Total455Higher than 51% of all Pokémon
Ranges assume 0 IV/0 EV with a hindering nature (min) up to 31 IV/252 EV with a boosting nature (max).
- HPtop 66%
- Attacktop 40%
- Defensetop 66%
- Sp. Atktop 40%
- Sp. Deftop 79%
- Speedtop 3%
03 //Type matchups
Defensive multipliers
Takes 2× damage
ElectricIceRock
Takes ½× damage
GrassBug
Immune
GroundGhost
Damage taken from every type
Normal1×
Fire1×
Water1×
Electric2×
Grass½×
Ice2×
Fighting1×
Poison1×
Ground0×
Flying1×
Psychic1×
Bug½×
Rock2×
Ghost0×
Dragon1×
Dark1×
Steel1×
Fairy1×
Its own types hit these super-effectively (STAB)
GrassFightingBug
04 //Evolution
05 //Easily confused with
Most similar silhouettes
???80% match
???73% match
???72% match
???71% match
???70% match
???69% match
Ranked by a DINOv2 vision model comparing silhouette shapes — these are the options Who's That Pokémon? hard mode will try to trip you up with. Tap to reveal.
06 //Where to find it
By game
| Games | Location | Method |
|---|---|---|
SVZA | Not in this game | |
Gens 1–7 from PokéAPI checked against Serebii (places PokéAPI lacks come from Serebii), Let's Go and Gens 8–9 from Serebii. Rates are the chance per encounter in that spot; Gen 8–9 raids and overview-only spots list no levels or rates. Tap a place for its page, or Atlas to find it on the map.
07 //Moves
40 moves
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Page → | Flying | 75 | 95 | 15 | ||
| 1 | Page → | Flying | 120 | 100 | 15 | ||
| 1 | Page → | Normal | — | — | 30 | ||
| 1 | Page → | Normal | — | 100 | 40 | ||
| 1 | Page → | Flying | 35 | 100 | 35 | ||
| 1 | Page → | Flying | 60 | 100 | 20 | ||
| 1 | Page → | Normal | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| 5 | Page → | Normal | — | — | 30 | ||
| 9 | Page → | Normal | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| 13 | Page → | Flying | 60 | 100 | 35 | ||
| 17 | Page → | Normal | — | — | 15 | ||
| 21 | Page → | Flying | 60 | — | 20 | ||
| 27 | Page → | Fighting | — | — | 15 | ||
| 33 | Page → | Psychic | — | — | 30 | ||
| 39 | Page → | Flying | 75 | 95 | 15 | ||
| 45 | Page → | Normal | — | 100 | 5 | ||
| 51 | Page → | Flying | 120 | 100 | 15 | ||
| 57 | Page → | Fighting | — | 100 | 15 |
Learnset from Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Tap a move for its effect.
08 //Pokédex entries
6 unique entries
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
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.
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.
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.
09 //Names in other languages
9 languages
- Japanese
- オオスバメ
- Rōmaji
- Ohsubame
- Korean
- 스왈로
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 大王燕
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 大王燕
- French
- Hélédelle
- German
- Schwalboss
- Spanish
- Swellow
- Italian
- Swellow
10 //Training & breeding
Training
EV yield2 Speed
Catch rate45 (11.9% per Poké Ball at full HP, Gen 5+)
Base friendship70
Base experience159
Growth rateMedium Slow
Breeding
Egg groupsFlying
Egg cycles15
Gender50% ♂ · 50% ♀
Gender differencesNo
Habitatgrassland
Other names
Japaneseオオスバメ
Korean스왈로
GermanSchwalboss
FrenchHélédelle
SpanishSwellow
ItalianSwellow
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn #26Kalos Coastal #20Updated Hoenn #26
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