Swablu (#0333) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk4040–10176–196

Def6058–123112–240

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe5049–11294–218

Total310Higher than 20% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Swablu outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Natural Cure
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Cloud NineHidden ability
Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0333SwabluNormalFlying
1. Level 35#0334AltariaDragonFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

4Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

8MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

12Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

16RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

20Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

24SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

28SingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15

32Cotton GuardRaises the user’s Defense by three stages.GrassStatus——10

36Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

40MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

44Perish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 7

EggAstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

EggDragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggHazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

EggTailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Cotton Bird Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#121Extended Sinnoh#171Updated Unova#246Mountain Kalos#139New Hoenn#126Crown Tundra#035Paldea#219Blueberry#114Lumiose#093

Since Swablu looks like a cumulus cloud, foes can have a hard time finding it. Apparently its wings turned white over many generations.
Shield
Its cottony wings are full of air, making them light and fluffy to the touch. Swablu takes diligent care of its wings.
Sword
For some reason, it likes to land on people’s heads softly and act like it’s a hat.
Black 2 · White 2 · X
Its wings bring cottony clouds to mind. It grooms with springwater and loves to sit on heads.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It can’t relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.
Platinum · Black · White
Its wings are like cotton tufts. If it perches on someone’s head, it looks like a cotton hat.
Diamond · Pearl
It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
A Pokémon that has wings like cottony clouds. After enduring winter, in which little food is available, SWABLU flocks move closer to towns in the spring.
Emerald
SWABLU loves to make things clean. If it spots something dirty, it will wipe and polish it with its cottony wings. If its wings become dirty, this Pokémon finds a stream and showers itself.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
SWABLU has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This Pokémon is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: チルット
Japanese (romaji): Tyltto
Korean: 파비코
Chinese (Traditional): 青綿鳥
Chinese (Simplified): 青绵鸟
French: Tylton
German: Wablu
Spanish: Swablu
Italian: Swablu

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpD
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 62
Growth rate: Erratic

Breeding

Egg groups: FlyingDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 17 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's FootWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Path to the PeakWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 17 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's FootWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Path to the PeakWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Alpha Sapphire 5 areas

Road 114Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9
Road 115Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 10
Sky Pillar (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
Sky Pillar (3F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
Sky Pillar (5F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23

Omega Ruby 5 areas

Road 114Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9
Road 115Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 10
Sky Pillar (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
Sky Pillar (3F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
Sky Pillar (5F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23

Y 1 area

Road 21Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 26

X 1 area

Road 21Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 26

White 2 3 areas

Abundant ShrineWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Shrine)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33

Black 2 3 areas

Abundant ShrineWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Shrine)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33

Colosseum 1 area

Pyrite Cave B1F (Post Sewers)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 33

SoulSilver 1 area

Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

HeartGold 1 area

Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Platinum 1 area

Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27

Pearl 1 area

Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Diamond 1 area

Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Emerald 2 areas

Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25

Sapphire 2 areas

Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25

Ruby 2 areas

Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25