As a Bug/Grass type, Swadloon has 6 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Bug/Grass typing.

Base stats

HP: 55
Attack: 63
Defense: 90
Sp. Atk: 50
Sp. Def: 80
Speed: 42
Total: 380

Swadloon has a base stat total of 380, higher than 31% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (90). With Attack (63) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. At 42 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 55 HP, 90 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Swadloon can have the abilities Leaf Guard, Chlorophyll and Overcoat.

How to beat Swadloon

The best way to beat Swadloon is with Flying and Fire moves, which deal 4× damage. Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.

Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves. Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves. Moltres hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves.