Swirlix
Fairy-type, Generation 6. Evolves into Slurpuff for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Draining Kiss
Same-type attack bonus on Draining Kiss. Draining Kiss costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Swirlix takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 386
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 673 CP
Swirlix moves
1 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle Best | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draining Kiss Best STAB | Fairy | 60 | 50 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.20 |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draining Kiss | Fairy | 60 | 55 | 1.09 | — |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Swirlix is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Swirlix
How to get Swirlix
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 27 | 1,019 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 27 | 1,103 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 640 | 690 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 797 | 859 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 640 | 690 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 484 | 522 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 640 | 690 |
Is Swirlix good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Swirlix 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 (119 Defense / 158 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 16 |
| Lv 2 | 52 |
| Lv 3 | 87 |
| Lv 4 | 123 |
| Lv 5 | 159 |
| Lv 6 | 194 |
| Lv 7 | 230 |
| Lv 8 | 265 |
| Lv 9 | 301 |
| Lv 10 | 337 |
| Lv 11 | 370 |
| Lv 12 | 404 |
| Lv 13 | 438 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 471 |
| Lv 15 | 505 |
| Lv 16 | 539 |
| Lv 17 | 572 |
| Lv 18 | 606 |
| Lv 19 | 640 |
| Lv 20 | 673 |
| Lv 21 | 707 |
| Lv 22 | 741 |
| Lv 23 | 774 |
| Lv 24 | 808 |
| Lv 25 | 842 |
| Lv 26 | 875 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 909 |
| Lv 28 | 943 |
| Lv 29 | 977 |
| Lv 30 | 1,010 |
| Lv 31 | 1,027 |
| Lv 32 | 1,044 |
| Lv 33 | 1,061 |
| Lv 34 | 1,078 |
| Lv 35 | 1,094 |
| Lv 36 | 1,111 |
| Lv 37 | 1,128 |
| Lv 38 | 1,145 |
| Lv 39 | 1,162 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,179 |
| Lv 41 | 1,194 |
| Lv 42 | 1,209 |
| Lv 43 | 1,224 |
| Lv 44 | 1,239 |
| Lv 45 | 1,254 |
| Lv 46 | 1,270 |
| Lv 47 | 1,285 |
| Lv 48 | 1,301 |
| Lv 49 | 1,317 |
| Lv 50 | 1,333 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0684
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 3.50 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0684_POKEMON_SWIRLIX
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Swirlix in Pokemon GO?
Swirlix's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Draining Kiss (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Swirlix's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Swirlix takes super effective damage from Poison, Steel-type moves. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting, so avoid those types against it.
What is Swirlix's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Swirlix reaches 1,333 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,179 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 Swirlix?
A perfect 15/15/15 Swirlix shows 673 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 842 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.
How do you get Swirlix in Pokemon GO?
Swirlix spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Swirlix be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Swirlix 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.