Swadloon (#0541) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP55115–162220–314

Atk6361–126117–247

Def9085–156166–306

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe4242–10380–201

Total380Higher than 35% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 42). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+103Max94No SP62Min55Scarf154Tailwind206

At max Speed, Swadloon outspeeds 10 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

Fire4×Flying4×Bug2×Ice2×Poison2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Ground¼×Electric½×Fighting½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Leaf Guard
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
OvercoatHidden ability
Protects against damage from weather.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

0.09% of teams · rank #237 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Careful
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD

Sticky Web
Synthesis
Pounce
Iron Defense

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.02%
Rated 1500+0.04%
Rated 1630+0.09%
Rated 1760+0.03%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.09%

Moves

Sticky Web100%
Synthesis100%
Pounce98.9%
Iron Defense70.6%
Grass Knot27.2%
Charm1.1%
Screech1.1%
Lunge1.1%

Items

Eviolite100%

Abilities

98.9%
1.1%

EV spreads

Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD82.5%
Sassy 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD15.3%
Bold 252 HP / 48 Def / 208 SpD1.1%
Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def1.1%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0540SewaddleBugGrass
1. Level 20#0541SwadloonBugGrass
  1. Level up with high friendship#0542LeavannyBugGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 10

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

1Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

1Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

1String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

22Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

29EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

31Sticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20

36Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

43FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

TM / HM / TR 30

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

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

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

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

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

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

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

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—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

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

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

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

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

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

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

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 5

EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

EggSnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

EggSwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

EggSynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Leaf-Wrapped Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#047Updated Unova#018Kitakami#014

Preferring dark, damp places, it spends the entire day eating fallen leaves that lie around it.
Black 2 · White 2
It protects itself from the cold by wrapping up in leaves. It stays on the move, eating leaves in forests.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Forests where Swadloon live have superb foliage because the nutrients they make from fallen leaves nourish the plant life.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: クルマユ
Japanese (romaji): Kurumayu
Korean: 두르쿤
Chinese (Traditional): 寶包繭
Chinese (Simplified): 宝包茧
French: Couverdure
German: Folikon
Spanish: Swadloon
Italian: Swadloon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 133
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 3 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–64
Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

Black 2 3 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–64
Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

White 3 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 22–25
Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–27

Black 3 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 22–25
Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–27