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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Swablu first appeared on February 9, 2018, during Battle Showdown 2018.
- Swablu
- Altaria by encounter; Mega Altaria
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 23 to Jul 1, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 to Jul 1, 2026 | 1-star | Flying Taxi |
| Feb 17 to Mar 4, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 25 to Feb 2, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 18 to Aug 25, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| May 9 to May 10, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 6 to Mar 9, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
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
How to get Swablu.
Every main-series game Swablu is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Three, Area Four, Area Five, Area Six
- WildEast Province: Area One
- WildWest Province: Area One
- WildNorth Province: Casseroya Lake
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
- WildCanyon Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 3, Vert Sector 9
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 7, Bleu Sector 8
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 6, Magenta Sector 8, Wild Zone 18 (day)
- WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 1, Rouge Sector 8
- WildJaune District: Jaune Sector 5, Wild Zone 6
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 3★ Flying-type wild zones, 3★ Dragon-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildSlippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Path to the Peak, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake (The Crown Tundra)
- WildSlippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake, Dyna Tree Hill (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 211 (Eastern Section of Route) (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Glacial Cavern
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- BreedAltaria
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 21 (Horde Encounter)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 114 and 115, Soaring in the sky
- WildSky Pillar (Horde Encounter)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- BreedAltaria
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 14 and Abundant Shrine
- WildAbundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto) (Near the shrine)
- Transferfrom Dream Radar
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 211 (Eastern Section of Route) (Poké Radar)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 210
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 45 (Swarm)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 114 and 115
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Swablu appears in 14 episodes.
From AG064 (2004-02-19) through HZ106 (2025-08-15).
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
Swablu in 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.