Swellow

← Taillow | Swellow | Wingull →

Normal Flying Swellow オオスバメ Ohsubame
Swallow Pokémon
Pokédex
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Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova — Kalos — Alola —
Ability		Gender
Guts Scrappy (Hidden Ability)		50% ♀ 50% ♂
Pokédex color		Egg groups
Blue		Unknown
Weight		Height
43.7 lbs	???	2'04"	???
Body style		Footprint
Cry
Azurilland Pokédex
Generation IV		Generation V
Stats HP Attack Defense 60 85 60 Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed 50 50 125 Total 430

Swellow (Japanese: オオスバメ Ohsubame) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Evolution

Swellow evolves from Taillow at level 22.

In the anime

A shiny Swellow

Ash's Swellow

A shiny Swellow appeared in the episode Sky High Gym Battle!, belonging to the Fortree City gym leader Winona. Ash also possesses a Swellow.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location
Ruby/ Sapphire	Route 115
Emerald	Route 115
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Trade
Diamond/ Pearl	Route 213 (Poké Radar)
Platinum	Route 213 (Poké Radar)
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Trade
Black/White	Route 13, Giant Chasm

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 4, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Taillow
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Concealed Ruins (B16F-B29F) World Abyss (B9F-B29F) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Union Road

Pokédex entries

Generations I - II
Swellow did not appear during the Generation I - II games.
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
If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
Diamond
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Pearl
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Platinum
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
HeartGold
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
SoulSilver
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
Black
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
White
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Black 2
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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.

Side game data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No.	Pokémon		Group	Field Move		Poké Assist
R-007		Swellow	Flying		Cut 2		Flying
Capture Points*			On Sight**
600			No reaction.
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It whips up gusts with its wings to attack. It also rams targets.
* - This is the amount of points required to capture the Pokémon. ** - This is the reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it.

Sprites

I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back
	Swellow did not appear in Generation I
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal		Back
	Swellow did not appear in Generation II
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2	Back
	File:Swellow BW.gif				File:Swellow BW Back.gif
					File:Shiny Swellow BW Back.gif

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Azurilland Pokédex

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