Competitive Information for Swablu [Ruby/Sapphire]
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 Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Swablu, an outstanding Pokémon that excels with Normal and Flying typing! Swablu is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Want to master Swablu's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sky Attack / Peck
- Steel Wing
- Astonish
Swablu makes an a first-rate Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using devastating physical power. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Swablu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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).
◆ Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 35-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Swablu's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Astonish is a physical 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Never-Melt Ice
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Solar Beam
- Pursuit / Thief
- Toxic
Swablu makes an a stunning Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to overwhelm foes with formidable special attacks. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Natural Cure, Swablu has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out. With a Never-Melt Ice equipped to it, Swablu's ice-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Pursuit is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if the targeted foe is switching out).
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Swablu has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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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 Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sky Attack / Peck
- Steel Wing
- Astonish
Swablu stands out as a stunning Physical Sweeper in double battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical power. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Swablu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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).
◆ Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 35-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Swablu's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Astonish is a physical 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Never-Melt Ice
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Solar Beam
- Pursuit / Thief
- Toxic
Swablu excels as an impressive Special Sweeper during double battles. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special power. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Natural Cure, Swablu has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out. With a Never-Melt Ice equipped to it, Swablu's ice-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Pursuit is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if the targeted foe is switching out).
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Swablu has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons 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 Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS Move and Ability Combos for Swablu
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- 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
- Rage
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Swablu
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Swablu in Ruby and Sapphire
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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