Swadloon is meant to evolve into Leavanny . At 380 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.

What is Swadloon weak to?

In X & Y, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Swadloon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Arcanine is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Bug, and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

How do you evolve Swadloon?

In X & Y, Sewaddle evolves into Swadloon at level 20. Swadloon evolves into Leavanny by leveling up. Swadloon is a middle-stage evolution in the Sewaddle line.

What is the best ability for Swadloon?

Chlorophyll is what you want on Swadloon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Leaf Guard, Overcoat) work on paper but Chlorophyll is what makes Swadloon worth using.

What role does Swadloon play in battle?

Base 42 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Swadloon is leaning toward the physical side (base 63 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Swadloon - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

42Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

Bulk defines Swadloon's stat line. Defense and Sp. Def anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Common in the wild and worth 2 Defense EVs.

Base Stats

Avg

HP55

Attack63

Defense90

Sp. Atk50

Sp. Def80

Speed42

Total380

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height0.5 m

Weight7.3 kg

Base XP133

Abilities

Leaf Guard

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Chlorophyll

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

OvercoatHA

Protects against damage from weather.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

Forests where Swadloon live have superb foliage because the nutrients they make from fallen leaves nourish the plant life.

Swadloon Weakness

Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock moves hit Swadloon for super-effective damage. Fire and Flying hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.

Swadloon Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Fire, Flying
2x (Weak)	Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Water, Electric, Fighting
0.25x (Resist)	Grass, Ground

Type ChartFragile

6Weak

5Resist

0Immune

Score-9

4xCritical

Fire Flying

2xWeak

Ice Poison Bug Rock

½xResist

Water Electric Fighting

¼xResist

Grass Ground

0xImmune

None

STAB (6)

Grass Psychic Dark Water Ground Rock

How to Beat Swadloon in X & Y (Best Counters)

In X & Y, Tyranitar can KO Swadloon with Stone Edge (182-214%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (284-335%).

Tyranitar RockDark	A
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves Stone Edge PursuitSTAB CrunchSTAB Superpower Damage vs Swadloon Stone Edge 2x 182-214%KO Pursuit 36-43% Crunch 73-85% Superpower 36-43% View Tyranitar builds →
Volcanion FireWater	A
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Steam Eruption FlamethrowerSTAB Sludge Bomb Hidden Power Grass Damage vs Swadloon Flamethrower 4x 284-335%KO Sludge Bomb 2x 95-112%KO View Volcanion builds →
Gliscor GroundFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves EarthquakeSTAB RoostRecovery Swords Dance Knock Off Damage vs Swadloon Earthquake 11-13% Knock Off 20-24% View Gliscor builds →
Gengar GhostPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball Sludge Bomb Focus Blast Sludge Wave Damage vs Swadloon Shadow Ball 94-111%KO Sludge Bomb 2x 212-250%KO Focus Blast 47-55% View Gengar builds →
Volcarona BugFire	B
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves Quiver Dance Giga Drain Bug Buzz FlamethrowerSTAB Damage vs Swadloon Giga Drain 11-13% Flamethrower 4x 321-378%KO View Volcarona builds →

X & Y Evolution

Partway through Sewaddle's chain. Swadloon still has another evolution ahead before reaching Leavanny. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+20 from Sewaddle). The final form adds another 120 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#540Sewaddle

Level 20

#541Swadloon

High Friendship

#542Leavanny

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Sewaddle

BugGrass

Swadloon

BugGrass

Leavanny

BugGrass

55+10

75+20

ATK

63+10

103+40

DEF

90+20

80-10

SP.ATK

50+10

70+20

SP.DEF

80+20

SPE

92+50

BST

310D-Tier

380D-Tier+70

500C-Tier+120

ROLE

Balanced

Attacker

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Swadloon to get Sewaddle eggs easily using 68 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Air Slash, Baton Pass and 6 more.

Egg Groups

Bug

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

9moves

Breed With (best first)

X & Y Swadloon Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.

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Moves

Without breeding, Swadloon misses out on Agility and Air Slash. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Beam and Energy Ball, with Normal and Psychic coverage and more rounding things out.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bug Bite

D6010020Bug

Lv 1

Grass Whistle

D—5515Grass

Lv 1

Razor Leaf

—559525Grass

Lv 1

String Shot

——9540Bug

Lv 1

Tackle

D5010035Normal

Lv 20

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

HM01

Cut

D509530Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

D10010015Psychic

TM53

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM96

Nature Power

D——20Normal

TM66

Payback

—5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM20

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM22

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

TM76

Struggle Bug

D5010020Bug

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Agility

C——30Psychic

Egg

Air Slash

D759515Flying

Egg

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

Egg

Camouflage

———20Normal

Egg

Me First

———20Normal

Egg

Mind Reader

———5Normal

Egg

Razor Wind

D8010010Normal

Egg

Screech

——8540Normal

Egg

Silver Wind

D601005Bug

Tutor Moves

Swadloon can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Rem

Bug Buzz

C9010010Bug

Rem

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Rem

Flail

——10015Normal

Rem

Sticky Web

C——20Bug

Rem

Struggle Bug

D5010020Bug

How to Get Swadloon in X & Y

No wild encounters for Swadloon in X & Y. Bring Sewaddle over from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.

How to Obtain Swadloon in X & Y

Step 1Obtain Sewaddle
Catch in the wild in:
Omega RubyWalking · Route 104 · DexNav chain
Then trade to X & Y to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Black Black 2
Train until Level 20
Step 2Swadloon ✓

Swadloon Guide

Swadloon is meant to evolve into Leavanny. At 380 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In X & Y, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Swadloon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Arcanine is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Bug, and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In X & Y, Sewaddle evolves into Swadloon at level 20. Swadloon evolves into Leavanny by leveling up. Swadloon is a middle-stage evolution in the Sewaddle line.
Chlorophyll is what you want on Swadloon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Leaf Guard, Overcoat) work on paper but Chlorophyll is what makes Swadloon worth using.
Base 42 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Swadloon is leaning toward the physical side (base 63 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Game Availability

Swadloon joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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