Swablu
TL;DR. Swablu is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 310. SWABLU has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This POKéMON is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat.
SWABLU has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This POKéMON is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat.
Stat spread.
Total of 310. 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.
Swablu 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, Swablu reaches 824 CP at level 40 and 942 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Swablu.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Swablu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Swablu?
Swablu is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Swablu weak to?
Swablu takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Swablu resistant to?
Swablu is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.
How does Swablu evolve?
Swablu evolves into Altaria (Level 35).
What generation is Swablu from?
Swablu was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0333.
What are Swablu's base stats?
Swablu has HP 45, Attack 40, Defense 60, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 75, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 310.
What are Swablu's abilities?
Swablu can have the ability Natural Cure, plus the Hidden Ability Cloud Nine.
Is Swablu legendary or mythical?
No. Swablu is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Swablu's best stat?
Swablu's highest base stat is Special Defense at 75, which ranks 71st of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Swablu good?
Swablu has a base stat total of 310, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 168th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Swablu 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 Swablu is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Swablu vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Swablu | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 75 | -30 |
| Attack | 40 | 75 | -35 |
| Defense | 60 | 64 | -4 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 67 | -27 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 68 | +7 |
| Speed | 50 | 75 | -25 |
| Total | 310 | 424 | -114 |
Swablu appears in 27 games.
Every mainline release where Swablu 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
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Swablu in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 15 games have a known habitat.
Swablu appears in 14 episodes.
From HZ052 (2024-05-31) through JN095 (2022-01-28).
- HZ052 Wattrel's High Wind Warning! Horizons 2025-01-13
- HZ106 The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open Horizons 2026-02-27
- AG064 True Blue Swablu Advanced Generation 2005-02-05
- AG067 Go Go Ludicolo! Advanced Generation 2005-02-26
- AG080 That's Just Swellow Advanced Generation 2005-05-28
- AG090 Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry Advanced Generation 2005-09-03
- AG171 Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 1 Advanced Generation 2006-10-28
- DP013 A Staravia Is Born! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-25
- DP118 Pursuing a Lofty Goal! Diamond & Pearl 2009-08-08
- DP176 Coming Full-Festival Circle! Diamond & Pearl 2010-10-02
- BW130 Butterfree and Me! Black & White 2013-09-14
- XY008 Grooming Furfrou! XY 2014-03-08
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Swablu has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Swablu sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Swablu cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Swablu
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.