Competitive Information for Swablu [Black/White]
Normal / Flying
Abilities:
While this Pokemon is active, the effects of weather conditions are disabled.
This Pokemon has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Swablu? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Swablu, a high-quality Pokémon with Normal and Flying attributes! Swablu is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Swablu below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sky Attack / Pluck
- Outrage
- Steel Wing
Prepare for single battles with Swablu as an awesome Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Swablu's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Swablu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Natural Cure, Swablu has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Pluck is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Swablu steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Swablu afterwards).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Swablu's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Ice Beam
- Dragon Pulse
Ready for single battles? Swablu is a first-rate Special Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Swablu's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Swablu's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Swablu has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 90-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Swablu? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sky Attack / Pluck
- Outrage
- Steel Wing
In double battles, Swablu is known as a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using powerful physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Swablu's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Swablu recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Natural Cure, Swablu has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Pluck is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (Swablu steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Swablu afterwards).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Swablu's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Heat Wave
- Ice Beam
Taking on double battles? Swablu is pretty popular Special Sweeper. It attempts to crush rivals using devastating special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Swablu's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Swablu's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Swablu has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 100-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Swablu can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Swablu.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Swablu can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Swablu
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Psych up + Haze
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Swablu's stats
- Agility
- Cotton Guard
- Ominous Wind
- Rage
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Swablu
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Swablu in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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