Type matchups
Damage Swellow takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Flying type, Swellow has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 28 other Pokémon share the Normal/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 75
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 125
- Total
- 455
Swellow has a base stat total of 455, higher than 46% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (125). Its Attack (85) and Sp. Atk (75) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 125 beats 96% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 60 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Swellow can have the abilities Guts and Scrappy.
How to beat Swellow
Swellow takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Ghost moves have no effect on it and Bug and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Aggron hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Probopass hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves.
Evolution
Swellow is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Taillow → Swellow), evolving from Taillow.
Best counters to Swellow
Other Normal/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Swellow weak to?
As a Normal/Flying type, Swellow takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Swellow resistant to?
Swellow resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What are the best counters to Swellow?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Swellow with super-effective attacks.