Taillow (#0276) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk5554–117103–229

Def3031–9058–174

SpA3031–9058–174

SpD3031–9058–174

Spe8581–150157–295

Total270Higher than 8% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Taillow outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

Guts
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
ScrappyHidden ability
Lets the Pokémon's Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0276TaillowNormalFlying
1. Level 22#0277SwellowNormalFlying

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

5Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

9Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

13Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

17Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

21Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

25Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

29AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

33Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

37EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

41Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

45ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM / HM / TR 20

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

HM02FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

HM05DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

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

TMSubstituteTransfers 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

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

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

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMSteel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

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

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

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

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

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

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

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

TMPluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

TMU-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

Egg moves 6

EggBoomburstInflicts regular damage.NormalSpec140100%10

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

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

EggSky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

EggSupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Tiny Swallow Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#025Coastal Kalos#019New Hoenn#025

When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
Although it is small, it is very courageous. It will take on a larger SKARMORY on an equal footing. However, its will weakens if it becomes hungry.
Emerald
TAILLOW is young - it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on WURMPLE that live in forests.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
TAILLOW courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.
Ruby · Omega Ruby