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Swadloon is a round, yellow Pokémon inside of a cocoon of leaves, which it drapes around itself and is able to see through a crescent slit in the leaves. Under its "blanket" are darker green limp leaves which trail under its body. The top of the cocoon has two crests connected joined together at the bottom to form a "v" shape and appear to be the Pokémon's antennae. On its back are the veins of the leaf as well as its stumpy tail. Swadloon is almost always seen wearing a glum or bored expression, with a small frown and its eyes looking vaguely grumpy.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Plants grow well in the forests that it lives in because Swadloon convert fallen leaves into nourishment.
Behavior
To protect itself from the cold it will cover itself with leaves.
Swadloon, the Leaf-Wrapped Pokémon and the evolved form of Sewaddle. Swadloon's body is covered in leaves which protect it from the cold. In forests where Swadloon live, the trees and grass grow very well.
Swadloon, Seadra, Cascoon and Vigoroth are the only Pokémon who lose one of their pre-evolution's Ability, then regain it upon evolution to their final form.
Origin
Swadloon is based on the caterpillar of the Epargyreus clarus during chrysalis. Epargyreus clarus fold leaves over themselves for shelter as they age and, when cocooning, eventually use silk to stick the leaves together and form its chrysalis. The appearance of Swadloon hiding in its blanket bears some resemblance to the stereotypical portrayal of people suffering from Hikikomori (acute social anxiety disorder) syndrome in Japanese media. Its evolution to Leavanny (whose Japanese name is two kana away from Hikikomori) being caused by friendship may also be a lesson.
Name origin
Swadloon may be a combination of swaddle (to wrap a baby in cloth) and cocoon. It may also involve loom (a machine used to weave fabric) or pantaloons (a term for loose-fitting trousers).
Kurumayu may be a combination of 包む kurumu (to wrap up) and 繭 mayu (cocoon).
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.