Stats & Training
Swablu's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Def leads, Attack trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Sp. Def EV, on a standard growth curve.
It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
It can’t relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.
Swablu Weakness
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Swablu for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against SwabluView Zapdos → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against SwabluView Terrakion → | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Ice is super effective against SwabluView Weavile → | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Rock is super effective against SwabluView Tyranitar → | ||
 Raikou Electric | C | |
Electric is super effective against SwabluView Raikou → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Zapdos can KO Swablu with Thunderbolt (145-170%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (320-377%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 123-144%.
Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Swablu View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave51-60% Thunderbolt 2x145-170%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Swablu View Terrakion builds →Close Combat191-225%KO Stone Edge 2x320-377%KO | ||
Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Swablu View Weavile builds →Knock Off99-116%KO Ice Shard 2x123-144%KO Pursuit61-72% | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Swablu View Tyranitar builds →Crunch97-113%KO Rock Slide 2x181-213%KO | ||
Raikou Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swablu View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x149-175%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Swablu evolves into Altaria. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Swablu. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Swablu easily with 57 breeding partners from the Dragon and Flying egg groups. Pass egg moves like Agility, Dragon Rush, Feather Dance and 8 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Swablu Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Swablu's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Sky Attack and Double-Edge gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Swablu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Swablu Guide
Get Swablu to Altaria at level 35. At 310 BST, Swablu is just the starting point.
Level 35 gets you Altaria. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Swablu does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Altaria before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Swablu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 15 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Swablu first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves