#277 Swellow
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Swellow Oosubame
オオスバメ
National: #277
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
Swallow Pokémon 2'04" 43.7lbs 45 3,840
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
70 2 Speed Point(s)
Blue 0
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
Flavour Text
Diamond It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
SoulSilver

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Route 115
Sapphire Route 115
Emerald Route 115
FireRed Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/XD
LeafGreen Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/XD
Colosseum Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/XD
XD Snagged from Cipher Admin Ardos in Citadark Isle
Diamond Route 213 Details
Pearl Route 213 Details
Platinum Route 213 (PokeRadar) Details
HeartGold Evolve Taillow
SoulSilver Evolve Taillow
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Pluck6010020--
The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.
Peck3510035--
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Growl--10040--
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
Focus Energy----30--
The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.
Quick Attack4010030--
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
4Focus Energy----30--
The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.
8Quick Attack4010030--
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
13Wing Attack6010035--
The foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
19Double Team----15--
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
28Endeavor??1005--
An attack move that cuts down the foe's HP to equal the user's HP.
38Aerial Ace60--20--
The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
49Agility----30--
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
61Air Slash75952030
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 -- 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.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The foe 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 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.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
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 NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
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 NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tailwind -- -- 30 --
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.
Sky Attack 140 90 5 30
A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Pursuit4010020--Details
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Supersonic--5520--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.
Rage2010020--Details
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Sky Attack14090530Details
A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.
Whirlwind--10020--Details
The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Brave Bird12010015--Details
The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

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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