Swanna (Japanese: スワンナ Swanna) is a dual-type Water/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Ducklett starting at level 35.
Biology
Swanna is a swan-like Pokémon with primarily white plumage. Its beak is long and yellow topped with a black cere, and it has several white feathery features adorning its head. The more rounded of the features are to the sides of its head, and the more pointed feature is atop. Swanna possesses a long, curving neck. With a fluid neck and a strong bill, Swanna is capable of very accurate jabbing and thrusting attacks. Two light-blue feathery features, similar to those on the sides of Swanna's head, are present on Swanna's underside, and Swanna's large wings are positioned so that they curve away from its body. Swanna's legs are small, and its webbed feet are dark.
Swanna is known to fly for thousands of miles without rest, and it flies out when the sun rises. At dusk, flocks of Swanna will dance, with the leader in the middle of the routine. Swanna is quite physically powerful for its graceful appearance as its beak can deliver forceful blows. Many artists have claimed to have taken inspiration from a Swanna performing a beautiful dance during the light of dawn.
Evolution
Swanna evolves from Ducklett.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova B W : #087
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Unova B2 W2 : #154
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Black
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Swanna start to dance at dusk. The one dancing in the middle is the leader of the flock.
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White
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It administers sharp, powerful pecks with its bill. It whips its long neck to deliver forceful repeated strikes.
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Black 2
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Despite their elegant appearance, they can flap their wings strongly and fly for thousands of miles.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #128
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Hoenn #—
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X
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Despite their elegant appearance, they can flap their wings strongly and fly for thousands of miles.
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Y
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Swanna start to dance at dusk. The one dancing in the middle is the leader of the flock.
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Omega Ruby
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Despite their elegant appearance, they can flap their wings strongly and fly for thousands of miles.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Swanna start to dance at dusk. The one dancing in the middle is the leader of the flock.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #—
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Kitakami #182
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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Centered around its leader, the flock dances in perfect sync to strengthen its unity.
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Violet
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It's said that many artists have taken inspiration from the sight of Swanna performing a beautiful dance in the light of dawn.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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87
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82 - 152
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161 - 300
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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87
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82 - 152
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161 - 300
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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98
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92 - 165
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180 - 324
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Total: 473
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swanna
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Swanna
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swanna
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Swanna
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Swanna
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swanna
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Swanna
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Swanna can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swanna
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Swanna
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 54
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Base Attack: 77
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Base Defense: 51
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #016
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Swanna migrate to the lake in the nature park for the winter. When spring arrives, they all take flight at once. It's like a scene straight out of a painting!
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Cilan Takes Flight!, Skyla first used a Swanna in her battle against Cilan, where it was able to defeat Crustle and Stunfisk. In An Amazing Aerial Battle!, it was used in a Gym battle against Ash. It defeated Pikachu but fell to Ash's newly evolved Unfezant.
Other
In The Lost World of Gothitelle!, the Officer Jenny stationed near Skyarrow Bridge unsuccessfully used a Swanna to clear a fog that had formed around the bridge.
In Crisis at Ferroseed Research!, another Officer Jenny used multiple Swanna to control the moss growing around the Ferroseed Research Institute with Ice-type moves.
In Cameron's Secret Weapon!, Cameron used a Swanna in his Vertress Conference battle against Ash. It was defeated by Pikachu.
Multiple Swanna appeared in Defending the Homeland!. Two of them reappeared in Beyond the Rainbow!, Facing the Needs of the Many!, and Till We Compete Again!.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air, Hoopa summoned a Swanna to create wind for Ash and Pikachu, but its Gust, combined with other summoned Flying-type Pokémon, was too much for them and sent them blasting off.
Minor appearances
Multiple Swanna debuted in In The Shadow of Zekrom!.
Multiple Swanna appeared in the ending credits of White—Victini and Zekrom, and in the opening sequence of Black—Victini and Reshiram.
Two Swanna appeared in PK22.
In Lost at the Stamp Rally!, a Swanna was seen performing in a Pokémon Musical show.
A Swanna appeared in a flashback in A Maractus Musical!.
In The Lonely Deino!, multiple Swanna were under Bobby's care.
Multiple Swanna appeared in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1.
In Clash of the Connoisseurs!, a Swanna was living at Stonesthrow Town.
In Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1, a Trainer's Swanna was revealed to have lost to Roxie in a Gym battle.
A Swanna appeared in a flashback in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!.
Multiple Swanna appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.
Multiple Swanna appeared in Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!.
A Swanna appeared in A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!.
A Trainer's Swanna appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!.
In Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!, a Trainer's Swanna was on the cruise ship.
In The Island of Illusions!, a Swanna was living at Grand Spectrala Islet.
In Butterfree and Me!, multiple Swanna were living at Wayfarer Island.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, Mewtwo raced a Swanna. Another two appeared in Mewtwo's flashback.
Multiple Swanna appeared in a flashback in The Journalist from Another Region!.
Multiple Swanna appeared in a flashback in A Pokémon of a Different Color!.
Multiple Swanna appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, with one of them reappearing in a flashback in Till We Compete Again!.
A Swanna appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.
Multiple Swanna appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Swanna attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.
Multiple Swanna appeared in a flashback in A Slippery Encounter!. One of them dropped a Goomy on Ash's head.
In A Showcase Debut!, a Performer's Swanna competed in the Coumarine City Showcase. In Performing with Fiery Charm!, it competed in the Dendemille Town Showcase.
In A Relay in the Sky!, a Swanna competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay. It was in a team also consisting of Honchkrow and Emolga.
In Deceiving Appearances!, two Swanna were seen at Aether Paradise. One of them reappeared in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.
Two Swanna appeared in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Source
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Entry
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BW021
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Swanna
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Ash's Pokédex
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Swanna, the White Bird Pokémon, and the evolved form of Ducklett. Because of its long, powerful neck, Swanna can deliver forceful attacks with its beak.
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BW067
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Swanna
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Ash's Pokédex
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Swanna, the White Bird Pokémon and the evolved form of Ducklett. Swanna uses its long neck to attack repeatedly and rapidly with exceptional strength.
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BW130
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Swanna
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Ash's Pokédex
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Swanna, the White Bird Pokémon. Swanna uses its bill and long neck to deliver powerful strikes repeatedly.
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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Swanna in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, three Swanna were seen flying over Aspertia City.
Pokémon Generations
A Swanna appeared in The Uprising, under the ownership of Skyla.
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Skyla's Swanna briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Flint's Infernape and Acerola's Palossand, it battled Bettie's Pikachu, Iris's Haxorus, and Barry's Piplup, but the outcome of the battle was left unknown.
GOTCHA!
A Swanna briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Skyla.
In the manga
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
In The Battle for More Friends!, a Pokémon Ranger used a Swanna with his Zebstrika in a Double Battle against Monta.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Skyla's Swanna
A Swanna appeared in a fantasy in An Odd Speech.
A Trainer's Swanna appeared in Unraveling Mysteries.
Skyla owns a Swanna, which was first used to battle Black in a Gym battle in Up in the Air.
A Swanna appeared in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.
Pokémon RéBURST
Swanna is one of the Pokémon Pauline uses to help run and maintain the Burst Heart Survival tournament. She commonly uses it for aerial transport.
In the TCG
- Main article: Swanna (TCG)
Trivia
- Swanna was first seen in a video for the Pokémon Musicals, again when its art leaked on Yahoo!'s Pokémon website, and finally in the September issue of CoroCoro.
- Swanna is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 473.
Origin
Swanna is based on a mute swan, and its evolutionary line is based on the fairy-tale The Ugly Duckling. Additionally, its design seems to draw inspiration from the outfit worn by the main character of the Swan Lake ballet, Odette.
Name origin
Swanna is derived from swan and may be a combination of swan and ballerina.
In other languages
Language
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Meaning
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Japanese
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スワンナ Swanna
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From swan and ballerina
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French
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Lakmécygne
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From Lakmé, cygne, and Lac des Cygnes
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Spanish
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Swanna
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Swaroness
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From swan and baroness
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Italian
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Swanna
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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스완나 Swanna
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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舞天鵝 / 舞天鹅 Wǔtiān'é* 首席天鵝 / 首席天鹅 Shǒuxítiān'é*
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From 舞 wǔ and 天鵝 / 天鹅 tiān'é From 首席 shǒuxí and 天鵝 / 天鹅 tiān'é
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Cantonese Chinese
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舞天鵝 Móuhtīnngòh* 首席天鵝 Sáujihktīnngòh*
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From 舞 móuh and 天鵝 tīnngòh From 首席 sáujihk and 天鵝 tīnngòh
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More languages
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Hindi
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हंसोना Hansona
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From हंस hans / हँस hãns and हसीना hasīnā or सोना sona
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Russian
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Суанна Suanna
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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สวอนนา Sawonna
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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