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Height
2′04″
Imperial
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0.7 m
Metric
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2′04″/0.7 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
43.7 lbs.
Imperial
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19.8 kg
Metric
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43.7 lbs./19.8 kg
Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
0
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Def
0
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Sp.Atk
0
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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| Base Exp.: 162
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Battle Exp.: 1621*
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Swellow (Japanese: オオスバメ Ohsubame) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Swellow first appeared in Candid Camerupt. Vito of the Winstrate Family used it to secretly protect his family.
Ash's Taillow evolved into Swellow in That's Just Swellow during the final round of the PokéRinger tournament. Unlike Pidgeotto and Noctowl, Swellow was a main competitor on Ash's team.
Winona's Shiny Swellow debuted in Sky High Gym Battle. Ash battled against it during the Gym battle.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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| Generation III
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| Ruby
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Swellow flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This Pokémon dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by Swellow's clawed feet, preventing escape.
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| Sapphire
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Swellow is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two Swellow are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other's wings.
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| Emerald
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A Swellow dives upon prey from far above. It never misses its targets. It takes to the skies in search of lands with a warm climate.
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| FireRed
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If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
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| LeafGreen
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If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
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| Generation IV
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| Diamond
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It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
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| Pearl
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It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
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| Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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| HeartGold
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{{{heartgolddex}}}
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| SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
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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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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Total: 430
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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 V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Swellow knows Shadow Break, Shadow Half, Shadow Mist and Shadow Sky as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Baton Pass after being purified.
Side game data
Template:Side game
Evolution
Trivia
Swellow has the highest speed stat of all Normal/Flying-type Pokémon.
Origin
Swellow resembles a barn swallow.
Name origin
Swellow's name is a combination of swell and swallow. Ohsubame is a corruption of 大燕 ōtsubame, large swallow.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
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