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Swellow
Swallow Pokémon |
オオスバメ
Ohsubame |
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#277 |
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Type
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Abilities
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Scrappy
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Gender ratio
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Breeding
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EV yield
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Footprint
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Swellow (Japanese: オオスバメ Ohsubame) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Taillow starting at level 22.
Biology
Swellow is a large, dark-blue bird Pokémon with a red breast and face. A crest of feathers sweeps back from the top of its head. A blue stripe separates the red markings on its head and chest, and it has a white underside. It has small, narrow eyes, a pointed, yellow beak, and red feet with black talons. Each foot has three forward-facing toes and one pointed backward. Two long, pointed feathers with red tips form its tail and are an indication of good health when standing up straight. Swellow's wings taper to a sharp point. An impressive dive-bomber, it will never miss its target. Additionally, it takes great pride in its glossy plumage and often cleans the wings of other Swellow. It searches for warm meadows while in the air. Swellow preys on Wurmple.
In the anime
Main series
Shiny Swellow in the anime
Major appearances
Ash's Swellow
In That's Just Swellow, Ash's Taillow evolved into a Swellow during the final round of the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.
Other
Swellow debuted in Candid Camerupt!. Vito of the Winstrate family used it to secretly protect his family.
In Sky High Gym Battle!, Winona used a Shiny Swellow during her Gym battle against Ash. It faced off against Grovyle, which it was able to defeat, but it was later defeated by Ash's own Swellow.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air, a Swellow was among the immense Flying-type Pokémon summoned by Hoopa to compose wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined Gust was too much for them and sent them blasting off.
Minor appearances
In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, a Swellow competed in the Squallville PokéRinger. It was used against a Wingull.
In A Staravia Is Born!, Team Rocket captured multiple Swellow.
Multiple Swellow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Butterfree and Me!, multiple Swellow were living at Wayfarer Island.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, Mewtwo raced a Swellow.
In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Swellow competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
AG080 |
Swellow |
Ash's Pokédex |
Swellow, the Swallow Pokémon. Swellow uses its impressive divebomber speed and its large talons to capture its prey. |
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Pokémon Generations
A soldier's Swellow appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.
In the manga
Swellow in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Swellow
Ash owns a Swellow in Ash & Pikachu, similar to the anime.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
A Swellow appeared in a fantasy in JNM01.
Pokémon Adventures
The Three Fires of Team Magma each own a Swellow that they use for aerial transport:
- Tabitha's Swellow appeared in Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II.
- Courtney's Swellow appeared in Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II.
- Blaise's Swellow first appeared in Tripped Up by Torkoal.
Maxie has a Swellow that first appeared in Walrein and Camerupt.
The Battle Tower rented a Swellow, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
A Swellow appeared in Battle Between Student and Master!.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
In Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two, Solana captured a Swellow with her Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three and Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four. It was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.
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. He later reappears as a recruitable character in Super Mystery Dungeon, still proudly declaring himself as Wurmple's teammate.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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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. |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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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. |
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Unova
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Black |
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey. |
White |
Black 2 |
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey. |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #020 |
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Hoenn
#026 |
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If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky. |
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It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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FireRed |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
Pleasant Forest, Windswept Sky |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 4, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Blue |
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Ranger |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Concealed Ruins (B16F-B29F), World Abyss (B9F-B29F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) |
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MD Sky |
Concealed Ruins (B16F-B29F), World Abyss (B9F-B29F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Forest: Challenger's Ground (Post-ending) |
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Rumble U |
Conductor Room: King of the Sky, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Starlight Islands: Time-Leap Plains (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Snorlax Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal |
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Held items
Game |
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Pearl |
Charti Berry (5%) |
Platinum |
Black |
White |
Charti Berry (5%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Charti Berry (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Generations III-VI
Stat |
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At Lv. 100 |
HP:
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Defense:
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Atk:
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
125
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117 - 194 |
229 - 383 |
Total:
430
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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.
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Generation VII onward
Stat |
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At Lv. 100 |
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60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Defense:
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Atk:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
125
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117 - 194 |
229 - 383 |
Total:
455
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 1×.
- 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×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Swellow's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 22
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First evolution |
Swellow
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Generation IV |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
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Generation V |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Swellow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
Origin
Swellow seems to be based on a swallow, specifically the barn swallow or welcome swallow. Its colors and crest are also similar to those of a treeswift. Its predatory behavior and speedy flight may be based on falcons or the swallow-tailed kite. Its Shiny colors and long tail feathers resemble those of the resplendent quetzal.
Name origin
Swellow may be a combination of swell (excellent, or to grow larger) and swallow.
Ohsubame may be a corruption of 大燕 ōtsubame (large swallow).
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
オオスバメ Ohsubame |
Corruption of 大燕 ōtsubame |
French |
Hélédelle |
Possibly from ailé, and hirondelle |
Spanish |
Swellow |
Same as English name |
German |
Schwalboss |
From Schwalbe and Boss |
Italian |
Swellow |
Same as English name |
Korean |
스왈로 Swalow |
Transliteration of English name |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
大王燕 Dàwángyàn |
Literally "King swallow" |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Свеллоу Svellou |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
โอโอสึบาเมะ Oosuebame |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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