#276 Taillow	General	Location	Attacks	Stats	Egg Moves	5th Gen Dex	3rd Gen Dex
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Name	Jp. Name	No.	Gender Ratio	Type
Taillow	Subame スバメ	National: #276	Male ♂: 50% Female ♀: 50%
Ability: Guts
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.
Classification	Height	Weight	Capture Rate	Base Egg Steps
TinySwallow Pokémon	1'00"	5.1lbs	200	3,840
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Colour	Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,059,860 Points Medium Slow	70	1 Speed Point(s)	Blue	0

Damage Taken

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*0.5

*2

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*0

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*0.5

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Wild Hold Item	Egg Groups
Charti Berry - 5%	FlyingPidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotSpearowFearowZubatGolbatFarfetch'dDoduoDodrioAerodactylHoothootNoctowlCrobatTogeticNatuXatuMurkrowSkarmoryTaillowSwellowWingullPelipperSwabluAltariaStarlyStaraviaStaraptorHonchkrowChatotTogekissDitto Flying

Evolutionary Chain

Flavour Text
Diamond	It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold	When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey.
SoulSilver

Location
Game	Location
Ruby	Routes 104, 115 & 116, Petalburg Woods
Sapphire	Routes 104, 115 & 116, Petalburg Woods
Emerald	Routes 104, 115 & 116, Petalburg Woods
FireRed	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
LeafGreen	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
Colosseum	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
XD	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
Diamond	Breed Swellow
Pearl	Breed Swellow
Platinum	Breed Swellow
HeartGold	Cherrygrove City (Headbutt - Special Tree)
SoulSilver	Cherrygrove City (Headbutt - Special Tree)
Trainer Locations		Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Peck			35	100	35	--
		The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
—	Growl			--	100	40	--
		The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
4	Focus Energy			--	--	30	--
		The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.
8	Quick Attack			40	100	30	--
		The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
13	Wing Attack			60	100	35	--
		The foe 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.
26	Endeavor			??	100	5	--
		An attack move that cuts down the foe's HP to equal the user's HP.
34	Aerial Ace			60	--	20	--
		The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
43	Agility			--	--	30	--
		The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
53	Air Slash			75	95	20	30
		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 Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM06	Toxic			--	85	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.
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 foe 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, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief			40	100	10	--
		The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM47	Steel Wing			70	90	25	10
		The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
TM51	Roost			--	--	10	--
		The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM78	Captivate			--	100	20	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM88	Pluck			60	100	20	--
		The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks 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 on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
HM05 DPt	Defog			--	--	15	--
		It reduces the foe's evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Air Cutter			55	95	25	--
	The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Ominous Wind			60	100	5	10
	The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift			60	--	20	--
	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Endeavor			??	100	5	--
	An attack move that cuts down the foe's HP to equal the user's HP.
Heat Wave			100	90	10	10
	The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Mud-slap			20	100	10	100
	The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Twister			40	100	20	20
	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Tailwind			--	--	30	--
	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Pursuit			40	100	20	--	Details
	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe 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 foe by mimicking the move last used by the foe.
Rage			20	100	20	--	Details
	While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Sky Attack			140	90	5	30	Details
	A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.
Whirlwind			--	100	20	--	Details
	The foe 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.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
Speed	Power	Skill	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		40	55	30	30	30	85
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	100 - 147	54 - 96	31 - 73	31 - 73	31 - 73	81 - 123
	Lv. 100	190 - 284	103 - 188	58 - 143	58 - 143	58 - 143	157 - 242
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	100 - 147	60 - 107	35 - 82	35 - 82	35 - 82	90 - 137
	Lv. 100	190 - 284	115 - 209	65 - 159	65 - 159	65 - 159	175 - 269
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	100 - 147	66 - 117	38 - 90	38 - 90	38 - 90	99 - 150
	Lv. 100	190 - 284	126 - 229	71 - 174	71 - 174	71 - 174	192 - 295

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