Swellow is a Normal/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#277, Generation 3). With a max CP of 2,170 and base stats of 185/124/155 (Atk/Def/Sta), Swellow has a total stat product of 464. Swellow's best moveset is Wing Attack and Brave Bird.
Swellow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type attacks. Swellow is a 1.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Wing Attack
Brave Bird
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Great League PvP, Swellow runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird, ranked #20 (Tier A) with a 71.12% win rate. Swellow has access to 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Steel Wing (14 DPS), while Wing Attack generates energy the fastest (11 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Swellow as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsSwellow is not currently available as a raid boss. When Swellow returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Swellow from raids would have 1097 CP at level 20, or 1371 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Swellow
Swellow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Swellow
Swellow evolves from Taillow using 50 Candy.
A Shadow version of Swellow is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Swellow knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Swellow as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.
Swellow Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Swellow in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Swellow from raids or eggs will show 1,097 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Swellow is a Normal/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 464. With its high Attack stat (185), Swellow is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves when using Swellow. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Swellow's performance.
Swellow's moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy. With 3 charged moves available, a second move gives Swellow much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Swellow?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Recommended for PvP
Swellow doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #20 (Tier A) in Great League with a 71.12% overall win rate. With base stats of 185/124/155 and a max CP of 2,170, its stat distribution is more offense-oriented. Run Wing Attack with Brave Bird for best results. Worth investing in a second charged move to expand coverage and improve matchups across the board.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Swellow deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.