Stats & Training
Swirlix's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Defense EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
It eats its own weight in sugar every day. If it doesn’t get enough sugar, it becomes incredibly grumpy.
The sweet smell of cotton candy perfumes Swirlix’s fluffy fur. This Pokémon spits out sticky string to tangle up its enemies.
Swirlix Weakness
Swirlix is weak to Poison and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Poison is super effective against SwirlixView Gengar → | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Steel is super effective against SwirlixView Scizor → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Gengar's Shadow Ball hits Swirlix for 52-61%. Scizor's Bullet Punch hits Swirlix for 77-90%.
Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swirlix View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball52-61% Focus Blast26-30% | ||
Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Swirlix View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x77-90% U Turn33-39% Knock Off21-24% Close Combat38-45% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Evolving Swirlix into Slurpuff takes a trade. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 139 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Swirlix Best Moveset
Eviolite makes Swirlix bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Adamant nature handle the stat profile. Normal coverage keeps it from being passive. Wish patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Swirlix best EVs are Attack and Speed
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Magic Coat
- Wish
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Swirlix develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Energy Ball and Play Rough show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Swirlix in Legends: Z-A
Swirlix Guide
Swirlix evolves into Slurpuff while holding a Whipped Dream. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 341 BST.
In Legends: Z-A, Swirlix does the job early-game if you need a Fairy type on your team. Evolve it into Slurpuff before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Swirlix is catchable in Legends: Z-A. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 5 other games across the series.
Swirlix is available in Legends: Z-A. Across the full series, it appears in 6 games total.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Swirlix has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 6XYDebut
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