What is Swoobat weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Swoobat's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Kyurem (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Swoobat's base 114 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

How do you evolve Swoobat?

In Sword & Shield, Woobat evolves into Swoobat by leveling up. Swoobat is the fully evolved form. It sits at 425 BST in its evolved form.

Should I use Swoobat?

In Sword & Shield, Swoobat can work for a story run. 425 BST is average, but Psychic/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

In Sword & Shield, Don't let Swoobat's 425 base stat total fool you. Unaware is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot. Calm Mind with Focus Sash is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Swoobat?

In Sword & Shield, Run Unaware on Swoobat. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Swoobat also gets Klutz and Simple, but they don't compare.

Swoobat - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Pivot

CTier

114Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

Swoobat's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP67

Attack57

Defense55

Sp. Atk77

Sp. Def55

Speed114

Total425

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.9 m

Weight10.5 kg

Base XP149

Abilities

Unaware

Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

Klutz

Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.

SimpleHATop Pick

Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

Emitting powerful sound waves tires it out. Afterward, it won’t be able to fly for a little while.

Swoobat Weakness

Swoobat is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely. At base 114 Speed, Swoobat outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.

Swoobat Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Psychic
0.25x (Resist)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartAvg

5Weak

3Resist

1Immune

Score-3

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Rock Ghost Dark

½xResist

Grass Psychic

¼xResist

Fighting

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (4)

Fighting Poison Grass Bug

How to Beat Swoobat in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

In Sword & Shield, Weavile's Knock Off hits Swoobat for 80-94%. Nihilego's Power Gem also KOs at 101-119%.

Weavile DarkIce	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves Knock Off Ice Shard Triple Axel Swords Dance Damage vs Swoobat Knock Off 2x 80-94% Ice Shard 2x 50-59% View Weavile builds →
Zeraora Electric	A
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves Plasma Fists Fake Out Drain Punch Fire Punch Damage vs Swoobat Drain Punch 7-8% View Zeraora builds →
Nihilego RockPoison	A
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves Power Gem Grass Knot Stealth Rock Sludge Wave Damage vs Swoobat Power Gem 2x 101-119%KO View Nihilego builds →
Blacephalon FireGhost	A
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball FlamethrowerSTAB TrickUtility OverheatSTAB Damage vs Swoobat Shadow Ball 2x 121-143%KO Flamethrower 68-80% Overheat 98-116%KO View Blacephalon builds →
Mamoswine IceGround	B
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Icicle Crash Ice Shard Knock Off Damage vs Swoobat Ice Shard 2x 68-81% Knock Off 2x 73-86% View Mamoswine builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Swoobat is the evolved form of Woobat. Breeding produces Woobat eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Woobat gave Swoobat the biggest boost in Speed (+42), bringing the total to 425 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#527Woobat

High Friendship

#528Swoobat

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Woobat

PsychicFlying

Swoobat

PsychicFlying

67+2

ATK

57+12

DEF

55+12

SP.ATK

77+22

SP.DEF

55+12

SPE

114+42

BST

323D-Tier

425C-Tier+102

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Swoobat to get Woobat eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground and Flying egg groups. Notable egg moves include Flatter, Knock Off, Psycho Shift and 2 more.

Egg Groups

GroundFlying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

5moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Swoobat Best Moveset

Simple gives Swoobat passive value while it walls. Relaxed nature boosts Defense, spread EVs maximize the slow wall profile, and Focus Sash keeps it in the game.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Simple

Item

Focus SashSURVIVAL

Best Nature for Swoobat

Relaxed+DEF

Swoobat best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense

EVs

Def

SpD

Spe

Doubles Pivot Moveset

Calm MindSTAB
Baton Pass
SubstituteUtility
TailwindUtility

Recommended Teammates

KlinklangDecent

GardevoirDecent

VolcaronaDecent

Moves

Breeding opens up real options for Swoobat. Flatter and Knock Off come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Future Sight and Psychic and coverage across 7 types.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Attract

C—10015Normal

Lv 1

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 1

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Lv 1

Gust

D4010035Flying

Lv 15

Air Cutter

C609525Flying

Lv 20

Imprison

D——10Psychic

Lv 25

Assurance

—6010010Dark

Lv 30

Amnesia

C——20Psychic

Lv 35

Air Slash

S759515Flying

Lv 40

Psychic

A9010010Psychic

Lv 45

Calm Mind

S——20Psychic

Lv 50

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

Lv 55

Simple Beam

A—10015Normal

TM Moves

TM78

Acrobatics

D5510015Flying

TM95

Air Slash

S759515Flying

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TR17

Amnesia

C——20Psychic

TM58

Assurance

—6010010Dark

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR29

Baton Pass

S——40Normal

TR49

Calm Mind

S——20Psychic

TM29

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM47

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

TM06

Fly

C909515Flying

TR34

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

TM28

Giga Drain

A7510010Grass

TM09

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TR52

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

TR36

Heat Wave

C959010Fire

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TR68

Nasty Plot

S——20Dark

TM25

Protect+4

B——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

A9010010Psychic

TR97

Psychic Fangs

C8510010Psychic

TM69

Psycho Cut

D7010020Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

C8010010Psychic

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TR40

Skill Swap

C——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TM62

Speed Swap

———10Psychic

TM30

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TR82

Stored Power

A2010010Psychic

TR20

Substitute

S——10Normal

TM40

Swift

D60—20Normal

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TR38

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TM70

Trick Room-7

C——5Psychic

TM56

U-turn

D7010020Bug

TR35

Uproar

C9010010Normal

TR91

Venom Drench

——10020Poison

TR69

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Flatter

D—10015Dark

Egg

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Egg

Psycho Shift

D—10010Psychic

Egg

Roost

A——10Flying

Egg

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Dual Wingbeat

D409010Flying

Tutor

Expanding Force

C8010010Psychic

How to Get Swoobat in Sword & Shield

Swoobat doesn't appear wild. Catch Woobat instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it with high friendship to get Swoobat. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.

How to Obtain Swoobat in Sword & Shield

Woobat is your first catch on the way to Swoobat. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 11-30 across 78 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Woobat
Brawlers' Cave
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Normal Weather
Brawlers' Cave
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Raining
Brawlers' Cave
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Snowstorm
Brawlers' Cave
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Heavy Fog
Brawlers' Cave
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Overcast
Brawlers' Cave
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Thunderstorm
Brawlers' Cave
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Normal Weather
Brawlers' Cave
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Intense Sun
Brawlers' Cave
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Snowstorm
Brawlers' Cave
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Snowing
Brawlers' Cave
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Sandstorm
Brawlers' Cave
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Thunderstorm
Brawlers' Cave
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Raining
Brawlers' Cave
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Intense Sun
Brawlers' Cave
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Heavy Fog
Brawlers' Cave
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Snowing
Brawlers' Cave
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Overcast
Brawlers' Cave
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Sandstorm
Courageous Cavern
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Thunderstorm
Courageous Cavern
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Raining
Courageous Cavern
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Intense Sun
Courageous Cavern
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Heavy Fog
Courageous Cavern
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Snowing
Courageous Cavern
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Overcast
Courageous Cavern
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Sandstorm
Courageous Cavern
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Normal Weather
Courageous Cavern
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Raining
Courageous Cavern
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Snowstorm
Courageous Cavern
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Heavy Fog
Courageous Cavern
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Overcast
Courageous Cavern
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Normal Weather
Courageous Cavern
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Thunderstorm
Courageous Cavern
SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Snowstorm
Courageous Cavern
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Intense Sun
Courageous Cavern
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Snowing
Courageous Cavern
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave
16%Early
Sandstorm
Galar Mine
ShieldOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave
15%Early
All Weather
Galar Mine
SwordOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave
15%Early
All Weather
Galar Mine
ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Cave
10%Early
All Weather
Galar Mine
SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Cave
10%Early
All Weather
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
65%Mid
Heavy Fog
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
65%Mid
Heavy Fog
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Raining
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Intense Sun
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Heavy Fog
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Snowing
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Sandstorm
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Normal Weather
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Raining
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Snowstorm
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Heavy Fog
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Normal Weather
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Snowstorm
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Intense Sun
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Snowing
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
60%Mid
Sandstorm
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
40%Mid
Overcast
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
40%Mid
Overcast
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
40%Mid
Thunderstorm
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building
40%Mid
Thunderstorm
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Overcast
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Sandstorm
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Overcast
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Sandstorm
Giant's Mirror
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Mirror
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
30%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
30%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
25%Mid
Thunderstorm
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
25%Mid
Thunderstorm
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
20%Mid
Raining
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
20%Mid
Raining
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
15%Mid
Intense Sun
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
15%Mid
Intense Sun
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
5%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
5%Mid
Snowstorm
Friendship
Step 2Swoobat ✓

Swoobat Guide

In Sword & Shield, Swoobat's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Kyurem (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Swoobat's base 114 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Sword & Shield, Woobat evolves into Swoobat by leveling up. Swoobat is the fully evolved form. It sits at 425 BST in its evolved form.
In Sword & Shield, Swoobat can work for a story run. 425 BST is average, but Psychic/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Sword & Shield, Don't let Swoobat's 425 base stat total fool you. Unaware is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot. Calm Mind with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Run Unaware on Swoobat. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Swoobat also gets Klutz and Simple, but they don't compare.

Game Availability

Introduced in Black & White, Swoobat has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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