Type matchups
Damage Swirlix takes from each attacking type.
As a Fairy type, Swirlix has 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 21 other Pokémon share the Fairy typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 62
- Attack
- 48
- Defense
- 66
- Sp. Atk
- 59
- Sp. Def
- 57
- Speed
- 49
- Total
- 341
Swirlix has a base stat total of 341, higher than 27% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (66). With Sp. Atk (59) well above Attack (48), it works best as a special attacker. At 49 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 62 HP, 66 Defense and 57 Sp. Def it is frail.
Swirlix can have the abilities Sweet Veil and Unburden.
How to beat Swirlix
Swirlix takes 2× damage from Poison and Steel moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Iron Moth hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Revavroom hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves.
Evolution
Swirlix is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Swirlix → Slurpuff) and evolves into Slurpuff.
Best counters to Swirlix
Other Fairy Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Swirlix weak to?
As a Fairy type, Swirlix takes super-effective damage from Poison and Steel moves.
What is Swirlix resistant to?
Swirlix resists Fighting, Bug and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What are the best counters to Swirlix?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Iron Moth and Revavroom, which hit Swirlix with super-effective attacks.