Competitive Information for Swablu [Sword/Shield]
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 Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Swablu, the fabulous Normal and Flying-typed Pokémon! 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. Curious about Swablu's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Sky Attack / Dual Wingbeat
- Outrage
- Play Rough
Prepare for single battles with Swablu as popular Physical Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with intense 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.
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Dual Wingbeat is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Swablu afterwards).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Air Cutter
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Ice Beam
Prepare for single battles with Swablu as a renowned Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with devastating special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice or Round) and enhances Swablu's special attack stat by 2 stages. 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.
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Moonblast is a special 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze 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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield 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 / Body Slam
- Sky Attack / Dual Wingbeat
- Outrage
- Play Rough
In double battles, Swablu's Physical Sweeper role is popular. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with potent 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.
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Dual Wingbeat is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Swablu afterwards).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Air Cutter
- Heat Wave
- Dazzling Gleam / Moonblast
For double battles, Swablu is a superb Special Sweeper. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with intense special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice or Round) and strengthens Swablu's special attack stat by 2 stages. 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.
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Moonblast is a special 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Swablu can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield. 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 SS 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 Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Swablu's stats
- Agility
- Cotton Guard
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Swablu
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Swablu in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Swablu's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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