Stats & Training
Taillow's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Taillow Weakness
Taillow is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Electric is super effective against TaillowView Tapu Koko → | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Ice is super effective against TaillowView Mamoswine → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against TaillowView Terrakion → | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Electric is super effective against TaillowView Jolteon → | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Ice is super effective against TaillowView Lapras → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Taillow with Thunderbolt (395-464%). Mamoswine threatens a KO with Ice Shard (208-245%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 542-638%.
Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Taillow View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x395-464%KO Volt Switch 2x308-362%KO Dazzling Gleam176-207%KO | ||
Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Taillow View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x208-245%KO Knock Off113-133%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Taillow View Terrakion builds →Close Combat324-382%KO Stone Edge 2x542-638%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Taillow View Jolteon builds →Discharge 2x259-305%KO Volt Switch 2x227-267%KO Thunderbolt 2x292-343%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Taillow View Lapras builds →Surf123-144%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Taillow evolves into Swellow. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Evolving adds up to 185 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Taillow easily with 58 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Boomburst, Brave Bird, Defog and 10 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Taillow Best Moveset
Taillow keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Focus Sash gives it a guaranteed survive from full HP, max Attack without Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and utility options prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Taillow best EVs are Attack
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Endeavor
- Protect
- U Turn
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Quick Attack
- Endeavor
- Toxic
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Taillow gets Boomburst and Brave Bird exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Boomburst and Sky Attack.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Taillow in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Taillow doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Omega Ruby to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Taillow is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Taillow Guide
Taillow evolves into Swellow at level 22. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 270 BST.
Taillow evolves into Swellow at level 22. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Taillow does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Swellow before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Taillow is catchable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 13 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Taillow first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 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