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Taillow
Tiny Swallow Pokémon |
スバメ
Subame |
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#276 |
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Type
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Abilities
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Scrappy
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Breeding
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Height
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EV yield
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Footprint
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Base friendship
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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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Taillow (Japanese: スバメ Subame) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Swellow starting at level 22.
Biology
Taillow is a small bird Pokémon with dark blue feathers. A red marking with pointed tips stretches from its chest to its forehead, and it has a white underside. It has narrow brown eyes and a short yellow beak. It has elongated wingtips and black feet with yellow talons. Each foot has three toes facing forward and one backward. Two sharply pointed feathers form its tail.
Taillow is very gutsy and will stand up to powerful opponents without backing down. During the cold season, this Pokémon will fly over 180 miles (300 kilometers) per day to search for areas that have warm climates. It typically hunts Wurmple, but flocks have also been shown eating crops in the anime. When it is hungry, it will weaken and cry loudly.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Ash's Taillow
Taillow debuted in You Never Can Taillow as the leader of a flock of Taillow in Petalburg Woods. The Tiny Swallow Pokémon was the first Pokémon that Ash caught in Hoenn. Taillow evolved into Swellow in That's Just Swellow during the final round of the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.
Other
In We're No Angels!, Team Rocket helped Professor Brown stop them from attacking the crops of a village whose residents thought the trio were superheroes.
In Oaknapped!, Ritchie owns a Taillow nicknamed Rose. It was sent out to help Ritchie and his friends find the missing Professor Oak.
In a flashback in Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!, a wild Taillow attacked Sawyer's Treecko, only to be later defeated by it.
Minor appearances
In The Ribbon Cup Caper, a Taillow was at the S.S. St. Flower's Pokémon Center.
A Taillow appeared in a visualization in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Taillow was one of Mew's transformations.
A Coordinator's Taillow appeared in What I Did for Love!.
In A Staravia is Born!, Team Rocket captured multiple Taillow.
Multiple Taillow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Taillow appeared in The Dream Continues!.
Multiple Taillow appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In Day Three Blockbusters!, a Trainer's Taillow attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.
A wild Taillow appeared in Love Strikes! Eevee, Yikes!.
In Serving Up the Flute Cup!, Goh caught a Taillow while visiting the Hoenn Battle Frontier and used it to help him catch three Wurmple. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
AG004 |
Taillow |
Ash's Pokédex |
Taillow, the TinySwallow Pokémon. Taillow has a fierce personality, never backing down, even against the most powerful opponents. |
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, a wild Taillow landed on the roof of Brendan's house.
Pokémon Generations
Taillow in
Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, multiple Taillow were flying away from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was causing.
In the manga
Taillow in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Taillow
Ash owns a Taillow in Ash & Pikachu, similar to the anime.
Pokémon Adventures
Taillow debuted as a wild Pokémon in Making Mirth with Mightyena.
A Taillow, nicknamed Lolotai (Japanese: スババ Subaba), appeared in Tripped Up by Torkoal, under the ownership of Russell (Japanese: タツキ Tatsuki). It was seen while Ruby was participating in a Pokémon Contest.
A Trainer's Taillow appeared in Plugging Past Electrike I.
Two Taillow appeared in Not So Fetching Feebas.
A Trainer's Taillow appeared in A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I.
The Battle Factory rented a Taillow, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow.
Pokémon Try Adventure
Taillow appeared in TA02.
In the TCG
- Main article: Taillow (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Colosseum: A Taillow brings Berries to an old man in Agate Village every day.
- Pokémon Ranger: In the Rookie mission, the Taillow of one of Ringtown's residents must be captured.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
#025 |
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Kanto
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Ruby |
Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry. |
Sapphire |
Taillow is young - it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on Wurmple that live in forests. |
Emerald |
Although it is small, it is very courageous. It will take on a larger Skarmory on an equal footing. However, its will weakens if it becomes hungry. |
FireRed |
It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day. |
LeafGreen |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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Diamond |
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey. |
SoulSilver |
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Unova
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Black |
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
White |
Black 2 |
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #019 |
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Hoenn
#025 |
X |
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
Y |
It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day. |
Omega Ruby |
Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Taillow is young—it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on Wurmple that live in forests. |
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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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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Routes 104, 115, and 116, Petalburg Woods |
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Emerald |
Routes 104, 115, and 116, Petalburg Woods |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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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 |
Cherrygrove City (Headbutt trees*; post-National Dex) |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
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Dream World |
Pleasant Forest, Windswept Sky |
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Generation VI |
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Y |
Route 8 (Horde Encounter) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 104, 115, and 116, Petalburg Woods, Soaring in the sky |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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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. |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 3, Endless Level 19, Forever Level 19, Mr. Who's Den |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B15F), World Abyss (B1F-B8F) |
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MD Sky |
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B15F), World Abyss (B1F-B8F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
Ranger School, School Road, Vientown, Vien Forest |
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PokéPark Wii |
Beach Zone, Iceberg Zone, Granite Zone |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Forest: Challenger's Ground |
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Rumble U |
Conductor Room: King of the Sky, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land |
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Generation VI |
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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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In events
RSEFRLG |
PokéPark Egg Taillow |
Japanese |
Japan |
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March 12 to May 8, 2005 |
Held items
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Charti Berry (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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100 - 147 |
190 - 284 |
Attack:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Defense:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
Sp. Atk:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
Sp. Def:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
Speed:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Total:
270
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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 Taillow's learnsets from other generations. |
TCG-only moves
Move |
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Razor Wind |
Taillow (EX Emerald 68) |
Anime-only moves
Move |
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Gust |
Flying |
Oaknapped! |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 22
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First evolution |
Swellow
Normal Flying |
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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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 |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Taillow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Taillow has exactly the same base stats as Wingull, with only their Attack and Special Attack swapped.
- Taillow is tied with Starly, Pikipek, Wingull, Ledyba, Hoothoot, and Spearow for the lowest base Defense of all Flying-type Pokémon.
Origin
Taillow seems to be based on a swallow, specifically the barn swallow or welcome swallow.
Name origin
Taillow may be a combination of tail and swallow.
Subame may be a corruption of 燕 tsubame (swallow).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
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Japanese |
スバメ Subame |
Corruption of 燕 tsubame |
French |
Nirondelle |
From nid and hirondelle |
Spanish |
Taillow |
Same as English name |
German |
Schwalbini |
From Schwalbe and mini |
Italian |
Taillow |
Same as English name |
Korean |
테일로 Tailow |
Transliteration of English name |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
傲骨燕 Àogǔyàn |
Means "Lofty, unyielding swallow" |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
टेइलो Taillow |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Тэйллоу Teyllou |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
สึบาเมะ Suebame |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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