Competitive Information for Swablu [Diamond/Pearl]
Normal / Flying
Abilities:
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 Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Swablu, an outstanding Pokémon ready to dominate with its Normal and Flying typing! 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
Swablu excels as a terrific Physical Sweeper during single battles. It is designed to crush rivals using powerful physical attacks. 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
- Ice Beam
- Dragon Pulse
- Heat Wave
Dominating single battles, Swablu is an awesome Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming 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.
◆ 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 great amount of damage.
◆ Heat Wave is a special 100-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
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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 Diamond/Pearl 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 Diamond/Pearl 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
Swablu stands out as a first-rate Physical Sweeper in double battles. This approach seeks to overwhelm foes with overwhelming physical attacks. 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
- Heat Wave
- Ice Beam
- Dragon Pulse / Twister
Taking on double battles? Swablu is a pretty decent Special Sweeper. It's meant to crush rivals using intense special attacks. 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 90-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Twister is a special 40-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Swablu can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl 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.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Swablu can perform in Diamond/Pearl. 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 DP 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
- 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 Diamond and Pearl
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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