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#277 Swellow | |
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Shiny Sprite |
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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 |
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| National: | #277 |
| BW Unova: | #--- |
| B2W2 Unova: | #--- |
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| 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 Flag | Entree Forest Level |
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow |
70 |
2 Speed Point(s)
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113 |
Level 22 |
| 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 | |
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Pluck |
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60 |
100 |
20 |
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| The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
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Peck |
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35 |
100 |
35 |
-- |
| The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
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Growl |
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100 |
40 |
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| The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes' Attack stats are lowered. |
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Focus Energy |
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30 |
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| The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
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Quick Attack |
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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 |
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30 |
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| The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| 8 |
Quick Attack |
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40 |
100 |
30 |
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| The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| 13 |
Wing Attack |
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60 |
100 |
35 |
-- |
| The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage. |
| 19 |
Double Team |
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-- |
-- |
15 |
-- |
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| 28 |
Endeavor |
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?? |
100 |
5 |
-- |
| An attack move that cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP. |
| 38 |
Aerial Ace |
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60 |
-- |
20 |
-- |
| The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| 49 |
Agility |
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-- |
30 |
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| The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| 61 |
Air Slash |
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75 |
95 |
20 |
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| The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM & HM Attacks | |
| TM06 |
Toxic |
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90 |
10 |
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| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | | TM10 |
Hidden Power |
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?? |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. | | TM11 |
Sunny Day |
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5 |
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| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | | TM15 |
Hyper Beam |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
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| The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. | | TM17 |
Protect |
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-- |
10 |
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| It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | | TM18 |
Rain Dance |
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5 |
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| The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | | TM21 |
Frustration |
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?? |
100 |
20 |
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| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | | TM27 |
Return |
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?? |
100 |
20 |
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| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | | TM32 |
Double Team |
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-- |
-- |
15 |
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| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | | TM40 |
Aerial Ace |
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60 |
-- |
20 |
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| The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. | | TM42 |
Facade |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
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| An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | | TM44 |
Rest |
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-- |
10 |
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| The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem. | | TM45 |
Attract |
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100 |
15 |
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| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | | TM46 |
Thief |
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40 |
100 |
10 |
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| The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item. | | TM48 |
Round |
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60 |
100 |
15 |
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| The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | | TM49 |
Echoed Voice |
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40 |
100 |
15 |
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| The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. | | TM68 |
Giga Impact |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
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| The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. | | TM83 |
Work Up |
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30 |
-- |
| The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. | | TM87 |
Swagger |
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90 |
15 |
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| The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat. | | TM88 |
Pluck |
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60 |
100 |
20 |
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| The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | | TM89 |
U-turn |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
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| After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | | TM90 |
Substitute |
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-- |
10 |
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| The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. | | HM02 |
Fly |
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90 |
95 |
15 |
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| 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) | | Pursuit |
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40 |
100 |
20 |
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Details |
| An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. | | Supersonic |
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55 |
20 |
-- |
Details |
| The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. | | Refresh |
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20 |
-- |
Details |
| The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis. | | Mirror Move |
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20 |
-- |
Details |
| The user counters the target by mimicking the target's last move. | | Rage |
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20 |
100 |
20 |
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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 |
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140 |
90 |
5 |
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Details |
| A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch. | | Whirlwind |
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100 |
20 |
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Details |
| The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. | | Brave Bird |
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120 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Details |
| The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage. | | Roost |
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10 |
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Details |
| The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP. | | Steel Wing |
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70 |
90 |
25 |
-- |
Details |
| The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat. | | Defog |
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15 |
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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 | |
| Endeavor |  | | ?? | 100 | 5 | -- | | An attack move that cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP. | | Heat Wave |  | | 100 | 90 | 10 | 10 | | 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 Attack | | | 140 | 90 | 5 | -- | | 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. | | Snore | | | 40 | 100 | 15 | -- | | 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) | |
| Secret Power |
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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 |
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10 |
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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 |
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100 |
20 |
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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 |
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?? |
100 |
15 |
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Gen IV TM83 |
| The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. | | Air Cutter |
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55 |
95 |
25 |
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Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily. | | Ominous Wind |
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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 |
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60 |
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20 |
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Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses. | | Mud-slap |
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20 |
100 |
10 |
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Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | | Twister |
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40 |
100 |
20 |
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Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch. | | Double-edge |
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120 |
100 |
15 |
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Move Tutor - FRLG |
| A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. | | Counter |
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100 |
20 |
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Move Tutor - FRLG |
| A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | | Mimic |
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10 |
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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 |
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40 |
-- |
XD Purification |
| The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes. |
| Stats |
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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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