Competitive Information for Swirlix [Sun/Moon]
Fairy
Abilities:
Speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches, gets new item/Ability.
This Pokemon and its allies cannot fall asleep; those already asleep do not wake up.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Swirlix? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Swirlix, a brilliant Pokémon ready to dominate with its Fairy typing! Swirlix is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Poison and Steel. Explore the movesets of Swirlix below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Return / Facade
- Thief
- Cotton Guard
For single battles, Swirlix is a renowned Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with formidable physical power. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Swirlix's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Swirlix is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Swirlix has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Cotton Guard is a status move (raises your Swirlix's defense by 3).
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Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 SpA / 40 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
In single battles, Swirlix's Special Sweeper role is a terrific. It's purpose is to crush rivals using forceful special attacks. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Swirlix's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability.
◆ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Swirlix recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Swirlix? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 Atk / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Return / Facade
- Thief
- Cotton Guard
Swirlix stands out as an exceptional Physical Sweeper in double battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical power. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Swirlix's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Swirlix is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Swirlix has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Cotton Guard is a status move (raises your Swirlix's defense by 3).
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Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 216 Hp / 252 SpA / 40 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Surf
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
Dominating double battles, Swirlix is a stunning Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with devastating special power. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Swirlix's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Unburden, speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches gets new item/ability.
◆ Draining Kiss is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Fairy-type move (Swirlix recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Swirlix can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Swirlix.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Swirlix can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Swirlix
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Ability: Unburden + Item: Mirror herb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Swirlix's stats
- Belly Drum
- Calm Mind
- Cotton Guard
Most notable and possible best moves for Swirlix
- Hidden Power
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Swirlix in Sun and Moon
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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