Swirlix (#0684) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP62122–169234–328

Atk4847–11090–214

Def6663–129123–254

SpA5957–122110–238

SpD5755–119107–234

Spe4948–11192–216

Total341Higher than 30% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 49). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+111Max101No SP69Min62Scarf166Tailwind222

At max Speed, Swirlix 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

Poison2×Steel2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fighting½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockGhostFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceFairy

Abilities

Sweet Veil
Prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping.
UnburdenHidden ability
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Competitive

National DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0684SwirlixFairy
1. Trade holding Whipped Dream#0685SlurpuffFairy

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

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

3Play NiceLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

6Fairy WindInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec40100%30

9AromatherapyCures the entire party of major status effects.GrassStatus——5

12Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

15Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

18RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

21String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40

24Cotton SporeLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.GrassStatus—100%40

27Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

30WishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

33Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

36Cotton GuardRaises the user’s Defense by three stages.GrassStatus——10

39EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM / HM / TR 27

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM29CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM41Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM47Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM87Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TR02FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR17AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TR20SubstituteTransfers 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

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR90Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TR92Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 4

EggAfter YouMakes the target act next this turn.NormalStatus——15

EggCopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

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

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Tutor 1

TutorMisty ExplosionIf Misty Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has its power increased by 50%.FairySpec100100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Cotton Candy Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Central Kalos#131Galar#210Lumiose#098

The sweet smell of cotton candy perfumes Swirlix’s fluffy fur. This Pokémon spits out sticky string to tangle up its enemies.
Shield
It eats its own weight in sugar every day. If it doesn’t get enough sugar, it becomes incredibly grumpy.
Sword
Because it eats nothing but sweets, its fur is as sticky sweet as cotton candy.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
To entangle its opponents in battle, it extrudes white threads as sweet and sticky as cotton candy.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ペロッパフ
Japanese (romaji): Peroppafu
Korean: 나룸퍼프
Chinese (Traditional): 綿綿泡芙
Chinese (Simplified): 绵绵泡芙
French: Sucroquin
German: Flauschling
Spanish: Swirlix
Italian: Swirlix

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 68
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Sword 8 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Glimwood TangleWalking in the overworld · Lv 34–36
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–21
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60

Y 1 area

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

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Fairy)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14