Competitive Information for Swellow [Diamond/Pearl]
Normal / Flying
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is statused, its Attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Swellow? 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!
Get ready to meet Swellow, the superior Normal and Flying-typed Pokémon! Swellow is a common Pokémon to see in the DP metagame. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Swellow's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Flame Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Guts
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 SpD / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Facade / Double-Edge
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- U-turn
- Protect
Swellow is an outstanding Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical power. Flame Orb will burn Swellow at the end of the turn which will activate Swellow's Guts ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. The Shell Bell item option is to help Swellow recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Brave Bird. With Guts, if Swellow is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Swellow a sweet boost.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Swellow switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Swellow this turn).
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Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 111 Hp / 222 Atk / 64 SpD / 111 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird
- Facade
- Return
- Protect
For single battles, Swellow is an incredible Physical Tank. It attempts to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Flame Orb will burn Swellow at the end of the turn which will activate Swellow's Guts ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Guts, if Swellow is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Swellow a sweet boost.
◆ Facade is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Swellow is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Swellow this turn).
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Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 222 Hp / 241 Atk / 47 SpD
Moveset:
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Facade
- Return
Swellow makes an an exceptional Physical Tank in single battles. The intention of this moveset is to take a nice amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Flame Orb will burn Swellow at the end of the turn which will activate Swellow's Guts ability. With Guts, if Swellow is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Swellow a sweet boost.
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Facade is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Swellow is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Swellow? 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: Flame Orb / Shell Bell
Ability: Guts
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 SpD / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Facade / Double-Edge
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- U-turn
- Protect
When it comes to double battles, Swellow shines as a sensational Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical moves. Flame Orb will burn Swellow at the end of the turn which will activate Swellow's Guts ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. The Shell Bell item option is to help Swellow recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Brave Bird. With Guts, if Swellow is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Swellow a sweet boost.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Swellow switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Swellow this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Swellow 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 Swellow.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Swellow 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 Swellow
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Guts + Item: Flame orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Swellow's stats
- Agility
- Ominous Wind
- Rage
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Swellow
- Baton Pass
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Swellow 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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