#277 Swellow
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves SpinOff Dex
Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex Gen VI Dex Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex Gen III Dex

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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Swellow
Japan: Oosubame
オオスバメ
French: Hélédelle
German: Schwalboss
Korean: 스왈로
National: #277
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Abilities: Guts - Scrappy (Hidden Ability)
Guts: Attack raises to 1.5 times when induced with a status (BURN, PARALYZE, SLEEP, POISON, FREEZE). BURN’s effect of lowering Attack is not applied.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Scrappy: A Ghost-type foe can be hit by Normal-type & Fighting-type attacks.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Swallow Pokémon 2’04”
0.7m
43.7lbs
19.8kg
45 3,840
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
70 2 Speed Point(s)
113 Level 22
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *1 *2 *0.5 *2 *1 *1 *0 *1 *1 *0.5 *2 *0 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups

Charti Berry
- 5%
Flying
Evolutionary Chain
Locations - In-Depth Details
Black Route 13, Giant ChasmDetails
White Route 13, Giant ChasmDetails
Black 2 Route 13 (Swarm)Details
White 2 Route 13 (Swarm)Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Peck 35 100 35 --
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Growl -- 100 40 --
The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes' Attack stats are lowered.
Focus Energy -- -- 30 --
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
Quick Attack 40 100 30 --
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
4 Focus Energy -- -- 30 --
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
8 Quick Attack 40 100 30 --
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
13 Wing Attack 60 100 35 --
The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
19 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
28 Endeavor ?? 100 5 --
An attack move that cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
38 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
49 Agility -- -- 30 --
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
61 Air Slash 75 95 20 --
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM83 Work Up -- -- 30 --
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
TM89 U-turn 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM02 Fly 90 95 15 --
The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Pursuit 40 100 20 -- Details
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
Supersonic -- 55 20 -- Details
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
Refresh -- -- 20 -- Details
The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.
Mirror Move -- -- 20 -- Details
The user counters the target by mimicking the target's last move.
Rage 20 100 20 -- Details
As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Sky Attack 140 90 5 -- Details
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
Whirlwind -- 100 20 -- Details
The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Brave Bird 120 100 15 -- Details
The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.
Roost -- -- 10 -- Details
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Steel Wing 70 90 25 -- Details
The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
Defog -- -- 15 -- Details
A strong wind blows away the target's obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target's evasiveness.

Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Endeavor??1005--
An attack move that cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
Heat Wave100901010
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.
Roost----10--
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Sky Attack140905--
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Tailwind----30--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Air Cutter 55 95 25 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Twister 40 100 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Counter ?? 100 20 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Baton Pass -- -- 40 -- XD Purification
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 60 85 60 50 50 125
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 81 - 123 58 - 100 49 - 91 49 - 91 117 - 159
Lv. 100 230 - 324 157 - 242 112 - 197 94 - 179 94 - 179 229 - 314
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 90 - 137 65 - 112 55 - 102 55 - 102 130 - 177
Lv. 100 230 - 324 175 - 269 125 - 219 105 - 199 105 - 199 255 - 349
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 99 - 150 71 - 123 60 - 112 60 - 112 143 - 194
Lv. 100 230 - 324 192 - 295 137 - 240 115 - 218 115 - 218 280 - 383

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