Swablu
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Altaria for 400 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Peck Ice Beam
Same-type attack bonus on Peck. Ice Beam costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Swablu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 336
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 5 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 470 CP
Swablu moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Ice Beam Best | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Peck (10 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Swablu raid guide
Best counters against Swablu
How to get Swablu
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Swablu knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 18 | 712 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 18 | 771 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 440 | 482 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 547 | 600 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 440 | 482 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 333 | 364 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 440 | 482 |
Is Swablu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Swablu has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (132 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Swablu deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 11 |
| Lv 2 | 36 |
| Lv 3 | 61 |
| Lv 4 | 86 |
| Lv 5 | 111 |
| Lv 6 | 136 |
| Lv 7 | 160 |
| Lv 8 | 185 |
| Lv 9 | 210 |
| Lv 10 | 235 |
| Lv 11 | 259 |
| Lv 12 | 282 |
| Lv 13 | 306 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 329 |
| Lv 15 | 353 |
| Lv 16 | 376 |
| Lv 17 | 400 |
| Lv 18 | 423 |
| Lv 19 | 447 |
| Lv 20 | 470 |
| Lv 21 | 494 |
| Lv 22 | 517 |
| Lv 23 | 541 |
| Lv 24 | 565 |
| Lv 25 | 588 |
| Lv 26 | 612 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 635 |
| Lv 28 | 659 |
| Lv 29 | 682 |
| Lv 30 | 706 |
| Lv 31 | 718 |
| Lv 32 | 729 |
| Lv 33 | 741 |
| Lv 34 | 753 |
| Lv 35 | 765 |
| Lv 36 | 776 |
| Lv 37 | 788 |
| Lv 38 | 800 |
| Lv 39 | 812 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 824 |
| Lv 41 | 834 |
| Lv 42 | 845 |
| Lv 43 | 855 |
| Lv 44 | 866 |
| Lv 45 | 877 |
| Lv 46 | 887 |
| Lv 47 | 898 |
| Lv 48 | 909 |
| Lv 49 | 920 |
| Lv 50 | 931 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0333
- Height
- 0.41 m
- Weight
- 1.20 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0333_POKEMON_SWABLU
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Swablu in Pokemon GO?
Swablu's best moveset is Peck (fast) with Ice Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Swablu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Swablu takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Swablu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Swablu reaches 931 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 824 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Swablu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Swablu shows 470 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 588 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Swablu better than regular Swablu?
Shadow Swablu deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Swablu in Pokemon GO?
Swablu spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Swablu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Swablu depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.