As a Poison-type, Swalot fills a straightforward role. Only weak to Ground and Psychic. Known as the Poison Bag Pokémon. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Poison Bag Pokemon.
Swalot's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with HP doing the heavy lifting. And the standard growth curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 HP EVs.
It gulps anything that fits in its mouth. Its special enzymes can dissolve anything.
It can swallow a tire whole in one gulp. It secretes a horribly toxic fluid from the pores on its body.
Swalot Weakness
GoodGround and Psychic-type moves hit Swalot for super-effective damage. The Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Swalot can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Swalot is what Gulpin becomes. Breed it for Gulpin eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Gulpin pushed Swalot to 467 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +30.
How to Evolve
Breed with Swalot to get Gulpin eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Lead with Swalot, set Toxic Spikes, and keep pressure on. Stickyhold and Leftovers buy the time it needs, with max HP and Defense EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Best Swalot Moveset
- Knock Off
- Toxic Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Need something that threatens multiple types? Swalot's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Gunk Shot and Belch gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Swalot's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Gunk Shot and Sludge Wave gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Without breeding, Swalot misses out on Acid Armor and Curse. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Gunk Shot and Belch, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Swalot's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Gunk Shot and Belch gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Swalot appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Swalot in Scarlet & Violet
Gulpin is your first catch on the way to Swalot. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 12-55 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GulpinEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - Near TownOverworldLv.12-1736%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownOverworldLv.12-1736%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - GrassOverworldLv.12-1712%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - GrassOverworldLv.12-1712%EarlyRouteMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeOverworldLv.45-5512%LateWater
Step 2Swalot ✓MODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeOverworldLv.45-5512%LateWateror evolve from Gulpin (Step 1)
Swalot isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Gulpin from Ruby, Emerald, or Violet. The evolution path from Gulpin to Swalot is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Swalot in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Gulpin
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
- Step 2Swalot ✓
No wild encounters for Swalot in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Gulpin over from Ruby, Emerald, or Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Swalot can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Gulpin from Ruby, Emerald, or Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Swalot brings 467 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 100 base HP does the heavy lifting.
Gulpin evolves into Swalot at level 26. Swalot is the fully evolved form. It sits at 467 BST in its evolved form.
Liquid Ooze damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal — that's the one you want on Swalot. Gluttony is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sticky Hold works too if your team needs something different.
Swalot is leaning toward the physical side (base 73 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Swalot appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Swalot appears in 15 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A