Best moveset
- Great League
- Wing Attack Brave Bird 70.72% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Swellow takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 464
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,097 CP
Swellow moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Wing Attack Best STAB | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Sky Attack STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
In Great League it runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS).
Rankings
Where Swellow places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #21 | A | 70.72% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 0/15/15 |
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Swellow is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Swellow
How to get Swellow
- Evolve from
- Taillow · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Swellow knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 46 | 1,659 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 46 | 1,796 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,060 | 1,124 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,319 | 1,399 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,060 | 1,124 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 802 | 850 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,060 | 1,124 |
Is Swellow good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Swellow does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier A spot at #21 in Great League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Attack is its highest stat (185), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 Swellow 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 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 85 |
| Lv 3 | 143 |
| Lv 4 | 201 |
| Lv 5 | 259 |
| Lv 6 | 316 |
| Lv 7 | 374 |
| Lv 8 | 432 |
| Lv 9 | 490 |
| Lv 10 | 548 |
| Lv 11 | 603 |
| Lv 12 | 658 |
| Lv 13 | 713 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 768 |
| Lv 15 | 823 |
| Lv 16 | 877 |
| Lv 17 | 932 |
| Lv 18 | 987 |
| Lv 19 | 1,042 |
| Lv 20 | 1,097 |
| Lv 21 | 1,152 |
| Lv 22 | 1,206 |
| Lv 23 | 1,261 |
| Lv 24 | 1,316 |
| Lv 25 | 1,371 |
| Lv 26 | 1,426 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,481 |
| Lv 28 | 1,536 |
| Lv 29 | 1,591 |
| Lv 30 | 1,645 |
| Lv 31 | 1,673 |
| Lv 32 | 1,700 |
| Lv 33 | 1,728 |
| Lv 34 | 1,755 |
| Lv 35 | 1,783 |
| Lv 36 | 1,810 |
| Lv 37 | 1,837 |
| Lv 38 | 1,865 |
| Lv 39 | 1,892 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,920 |
| Lv 41 | 1,944 |
| Lv 42 | 1,969 |
| Lv 43 | 1,993 |
| Lv 44 | 2,018 |
| Lv 45 | 2,043 |
| Lv 46 | 2,068 |
| Lv 47 | 2,094 |
| Lv 48 | 2,119 |
| Lv 49 | 2,145 |
| Lv 50 | 2,170 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0277
- Height
- 0.71 m
- Weight
- 19.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0277_POKEMON_SWELLOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Swellow in Pokemon GO?
Swellow's best moveset is Wing Attack (fast) with Brave Bird (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Swellow's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Swellow takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Swellow's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Swellow reaches 2,170 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,920 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Swellow good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Swellow is ranked #21 (Tier A) in Great League with a 70.72% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 0/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Swellow bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Swellow?
A perfect 15/15/15 Swellow shows 1,097 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,371 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 Swellow better than regular Swellow?
Shadow Swellow 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 Swellow in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Taillow (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Swellow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Swellow 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.