Swellow (Pokémon)

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Swellow オオスバメ Ohsubame #277
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Swallow Pokémon
Ability Guts Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #026 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-037 Almia R-007 Oblivia
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7 m Metric 2'04"/0.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 43.7 lbs. Imperial 19.8 kg Metric 43.7 lbs./19.8 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 162 Battle Exp.: 1621*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Swellow (Japanese: オオスバメ Ohsubame) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Taillow starting at level 22.

Biology

Physiology

They are a brilliant blue with contrasting red breastfeathers and face. There is a crest of blue feathers extending from their head, a vertical stripe of blue extending onto their red-colored chest, and a white coloration on the underside of their belly and wingfeathers. They also have sharply shaped wings and red-tipped tailfeathers that are specifically designed for speed. Swellow also possess red feet that are armed with talons. Its feet are strong enough to carry heavy Pokémon.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Swellow are among the fastest of bird Pokémon and are very acrobatic in the air. They may also display a surprising amount of vigor and can be quite resilient.

Behavior

Much like Taillow, Swellow are very stubborn Pokémon and can show a lot of bravery in battle. They also take great pride in their glossy plumage, and often preen the feathers of other Swellow.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Swellow are sometimes found in grassy fields, light wooded areas, or light rocky terrain. However, they are generally harder to find than Taillow.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Swellow's diet has expanded and are now able to take on larger prey like Wurmple and other bug Pokémon, although they still accept fruit and berries such as the Charti Berry. It searches for prey from high above and when it spots one it dives steeply at incredible speed and never misses its target.

In the anime

File:Swellow anime.png

Swellow in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Swellow

Ash's Taillow evolved into Swellow in That's Just Swellow during the final round of the PokéRinger tournament. Unlike Pidgeotto and Noctowl, Swellow was a main competitor on Ash's team.

Other

Swellow first appeared in Candid Camerupt. Vito of the Winstrate Family used it to secretly protect his family.

Winona's Template:Shiny2 Swellow debuted in Sky High Gym Battle. Ash battled against it during the Gym battle.

Minor appearances

A Swellow appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! as one of the participants of PokéRinger competition.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG080 Swellow Ash's Pokédex Swellow, the Swallow Pokémon. Swellow uses its impressive divebomber speed and its large talons to capture its prey.

In the TCG

Main article: Swellow (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Swellow is one of the members of Team Tasty, alongside Wurmple. Throughout the game, Wurmple is scared that Swellow will eat him. Only at the end of the game does Swellow realize this.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Swellow flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This Pokémon dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by Swellow's clawed feet, preventing escape. Sapphire Swellow is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two Swellow are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other's wings. Emerald A Swellow dives upon prey from far above. It never misses its targets. It takes to the skies in search of lands with a warm climate. FireRed If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Route 115 Emerald Rare Route 115 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Route 213 (Poké Radar) Platinum Uncommon Route 213 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Taillow
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 4 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Taillow
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Concealed Ruins (B16-B29) World Abyss (B9-B29) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Union Road

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Total: 430	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 1/2 ★☆	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 16/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

|- style="background:#C1C2C1" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 43+	Purified moves
Shadow Break	File:Box xd 277.png	Baton Pass	Normal
Shadow Half		Sky Attack	Flying
Shadow Mist		Agility	Psychic
Shadow Sky		Facade	Normal

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 277.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm a wanderer. The skies are free! 26%-50% HP I don't like this... My health shouldn't be down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm falling... My wings have failed me... Level up I've gained in level! I can soar higher and farther! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've gained in level! I can soar higher and farther!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: (Gust ×2) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 42 Max. exp.: 59 Browser entry   Swellow darts quickly through the air while flapping its wings to create gusts.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: (Cut ×2) Browser entry   It whips up gusts with its wings to attack. It also rams targets.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Taillow  Normal  Flying

Level 22 →

First evolution Swellow  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Swellow images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Swellow has the highest Speed stat of all Normal-type Pokémon.

Origin

Swellow's body resembles a barn swallow or welcome swallow, although its head seems to more closely resemble a secretary bird. Swellow's Template:Shiny2 colors of green, red and white, combined with its two long tail feathers, also resemble a Resplendent Quetzal, a breed of birds from Mexico known for their beautiful colors--mostly green with red and white trims--and two long tail feathers.

Name origin

Swellow's name is a combination of swell and swallow.

Ohsubame is a corruption of 大燕 ōtsubame, large swallow. Ohsubame may also mean big Subame.

In other languages

• German: Schwalboss - From Schwalbe (swallow) and boss.
• French: Heledelle - Possibly from ailé (winged), and hirondelle (swallow).
• Korean: 스왈로 Swallow
• Chinese (Taiwan): 大王燕 Dà Wáng Yàn - Literally "King swallow".

Related articles

• Ash's Swellow

External links

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