Pokédex - Swellow (White Version)
![[Picture of Swellow]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/277.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #277 |
| Height | 0.7 m (2'4") |
| Weight | 19.8 kg (43.7 lb) |
| Type | NORMAL / FLYING |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Swellow]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAQ0lEQVQ4y2NgwA/+M1AI/pNqyH9KXYFuI8kG/ifCwP+kuAKdzUCpAf9JCQdcmIESQ8hKA1QzgD4pker5gf6ZiWRXAABlYTfJdLTOLgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Color | Blue |
| Body Form | ![[Form 5]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAzElEQVQYlb2UMRKEIAxF484eIMexpLTkqJSWKT1OjrCFTHQIy34Y2V8Jxkfm/8giIjRHb6RIVUUOW4awMvPPr169XCISOVT1AXTBbWx2o4c1EV3GaM6CWTXql/vw+cRi3PymgVLa/aYtL0OqiJT2au+eS25yrq596Zhi3M6H3DUyp6AMldHInIIy1B+H75RlXc0WrMkx2msL4S6fcKPMjsxdM3O1uksFAfI6hLWx/CYIXfw1yAWAoseEos0E0I0OtJkAukHFzfesJnr9AV0fdMLqgkHEAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 151 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Flying |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 3840 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Charti Berry (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 2 |
| Abilities | Guts |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Scrappy |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Swellow
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Speed | 125 |
| Special Attack | 50 |
| Special Defense | 50 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Swellow - Swallow Pokémon
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
French
Hélédelle - Pokémon Hirondelle
German
Schwalboss - Schwalbe
Spanish
Swellow - Pokémon Buche
Italian
Swellow - Pokémon Rondine
Japanese
オオスバメ (OOSUBAME) - ツバメポケモン (TSUBAMEPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Swellow Evolves)
- Evolves from Taillow at level 22.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Swellow)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Chasm | 47 | 20% | Land |
| Giant Chasm (In Very Tall Grass) | 57 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 13 | 47 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 13 (In Very Tall Grass) | 57 | 20% | Land |
Moves Learned
White Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pluck | FLYING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | aben |
| 1 | Peck | FLYING | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | aben |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bcek |
| 1 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 1 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 4 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 8 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 13 | Wing Attack | FLYING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | aben |
| 19 | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 15 | 0 | User | d |
| 28 | Endeavor | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 38 | Aerial Ace | FLYING | Physical | 60 | 101 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | aben |
| 49 | Agility | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 61 | Air Slash | FLYING | Special | 75 | 95 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | ben |
What moves can Swellow learn in Pokémon White?
Swellow can learn the following moves:
Air Cutter
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Taillow)
Baton PassPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Echoed Voice
- TM49
- TM49 (as Taillow)
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Taillow)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58 (as Taillow)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest/Windswept Sky (III) (with Hidden Ability) (as Taillow)
Frustration
- TM21
- TM21 (as Taillow)
Giga ImpactTM68
Heat Wave
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Taillow)
Hidden Power
- TM10
- TM10 (as Taillow)
Hyper BeamTM15
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Taillow)
Natural Gift
- Before Black/White: TM83
- Before Black/White: TM83 (as Taillow)
Ominous Wind
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Taillow)
Quick Attack
- Move Maniac
- Move Maniac
- Level 8 (as Taillow)
Rain Dance
- TM18
- TM18 (as Taillow)
Secret Power
- Before Black/White: TM43
- Before Black/White: TM43 (as Taillow)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Taillow)
Swift
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Taillow)
Twister
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Taillow)
Wing Attack
- Move Maniac
- Level 13 (as Taillow)