TL;DR. Swalot is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 467. When SWALOT spots prey, it spurts out a hideously toxic fluid from its pores and sprays the target. Once the prey has weakened, this POKéMON gulps it down whole with its cavernous mouth.
When SWALOT spots prey, it spurts out a hideously toxic fluid from its pores and sprays the target. Once the prey has weakened, this POKéMON gulps it down whole with its cavernous mouth.
Stat spread.
Total of 467. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Swalot in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Swalot reaches 1,978 CP at level 40 and 2,263 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Gulpin family appeared on February 18, 2023.
- Gulpin
- Swalot by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 28 to Jun 5, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 28 to Jun 5, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 9 to Nov 18, 2022 | 3-star | Greedy Gluttons |
Swalot in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Swalot across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #151 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Swalot.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Swalot, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Swalot?
Swalot is a pure Poison-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Swalot weak to?
Swalot takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Swalot resistant to?
Swalot resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Swalot evolve?
Swalot evolves from Gulpin (Level 26). Swalot is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Swalot from?
Swalot was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0317.
What are Swalot's base stats?
Swalot has HP 100, Attack 73, Defense 83, Special Attack 73, Special Defense 83, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 467.
What are Swalot's abilities?
Swalot can have the abilities Liquid Ooze, Sticky Hold, plus the Hidden Ability Gluttony.
Is Swalot legendary or mythical?
No. Swalot is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Swalot's best stat?
Swalot's highest base stat is HP at 100, which ranks 7th of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Swalot good?
Swalot has a base stat total of 467, the 464th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 34th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Swalot as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Swalot is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Swalot vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Swalot | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 66 | +34 |
| Attack | 73 | 72 | +1 |
| Defense | 83 | 66 | +17 |
| Special Attack | 73 | 71 | +2 |
| Special Defense | 83 | 69 | +14 |
| Speed | 55 | 68 | -13 |
| Total | 467 | 412 | +55 |
Swalot appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Swalot is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Swalot.
Every main-series game Swalot is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- ScarletObtainable
- TradeUnion Circle
- TradeTera Raid Battle Search (4★)
- EvolveGulpin (Level 26; The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
- VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Casseroya Lake
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- EvolveGulpin (Level 26; The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Poison-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveGulpin (Level 26)
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Poison) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveGulpin (Level 26)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 9 (Swarm)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveGulpin (Level 26)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Swalot appears in 5 episodes.
From AG127 (2005-05-05) through DP188 (2010-08-19).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Swalot has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Swalot sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Swalot in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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