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No. 0541 · Generation V · Unova

Swadloon

The Leaf-Wrapped Pokémon

TL;DR. Swadloon is a bug/grass-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 380. Forests where Swadloon live have superb foliage because the nutrients they make from fallen leaves nourish the plant life.

Bug Grass

Forests where Swadloon live have superb foliage because the nutrients they make from fallen leaves nourish the plant life.

Height0.5 m
Weight7.3 kg
AbilitiesLeaf Guard, Chlorophyll
HiddenOvercoat
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 380. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55
Attack 63
Defense 90
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 42
Total380
380 base stat total, the 662nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 126th among Bug-types.
90 base Defense, Swadloon's strongest stat, ranking 44th of 213 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Swadloon 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, Swadloon reaches 1,370 CP at level 40 and 1,568 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack115
GO Defense162
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)1,370
Max CP (L50)1,549
Best buddy (L51)1,568
Raid catch CP 730–783 (L20). Weather boosted 913–979 (L25).

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Competitive

Swadloon in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Swadloon across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #693 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #693 71.9 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Swadloon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Swadloon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Swadloon?

Swadloon is a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Swadloon weak to?

Swadloon takes 4× damage from Fire, Flying. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock.

What is Swadloon resistant to?

Swadloon resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Swadloon evolve?

Swadloon evolves from Sewaddle (Level 20). Swadloon evolves into Leavanny (Friendship).

What generation is Swadloon from?

Swadloon was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0541.

What are Swadloon's base stats?

Swadloon has HP 55, Attack 63, Defense 90, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 80, and Speed 42. Total base stat total: 380.

What are Swadloon's abilities?

Swadloon can have the abilities Leaf Guard, Chlorophyll, plus the Hidden Ability Overcoat.

Is Swadloon legendary or mythical?

No. Swadloon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Swadloon's best stat?

Swadloon's highest base stat is Defense at 90, which ranks 44th of 213 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Swadloon good?

Swadloon has a base stat total of 380, the 662nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 126th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Swadloon →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Swadloon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Swadloon in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Swadloon in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Swadloon in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Swadloon 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Swadloon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Fire Flying
2× Weak to
Ice Poison Bug Rock
½× Resists
Water Electric Fighting
¼× Strongly resists
Grass Ground
Comparison

Swadloon vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat Swadloon Bug avg Difference
HP 55 62 -7
Attack 63 72 -9
Defense 90 70 +20
Special Attack 50 66 -16
Special Defense 80 68 +12
Speed 42 60 -18
Total 380 398 -18
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Game appearances

Swadloon appears in 10 games.

Every mainline release where Swadloon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Swadloon in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.

Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Lostlorn ForestPinwheel Forest InsideUnova Route 6
X, Y
Friend Safari Grass
Pokémon anime

Swadloon appears in 11 episodes.

From HZ047 (2024-04-19) through BW114 (2013-02-21).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Swadloon partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Swadloon partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Swadloon card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.