Free switch-ins on Ground moves make Swanna useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 2 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Part of the Gen 5 roster. Sits at a decent but contested Speed tier.
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Swanna's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Despite their elegant appearance, they can flap their wings strongly and fly for thousands of miles.
Swanna start to dance at dusk. The one dancing in the middle is the leader of the flock.
Swanna Weakness
ExcellentElectric and Rock-type moves hit Swanna for super-effective damage. Electric hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. The Water/Flying typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
Swanna is what Ducklett becomes. Breed it for Ducklett eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Ducklett pushed Swanna to 473 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +43.
How to Evolve
Breed with Swanna to get Ducklett eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups.
The build revolves around Flip Turn for safe pivoting. Bigpecks and Heavy-Duty Boots support Swanna's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Utility options adds versatility.
Best Build
Best Swanna Moveset
- Defog
- Roost
- Surf
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Swanna's Fairy and Normal coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Brave Bird and Hurricane for same-type damage. Brave Bird and Hurricane are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Swanna misses out on Air Cutter and Aqua Jet. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sky Attack and Brave Bird, with Normal and Ice coverage rounding things out.
Without breeding, Swanna misses out on Air Cutter and Brine. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Brave Bird and Hurricane, with Normal and Ice coverage rounding things out.
Without breeding, Swanna misses out on Air Cutter and Brine. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sky Attack and Brave Bird, with Normal and Ice coverage rounding things out.
Swanna isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Ducklett from Black, Black 2, or X. The evolution path from Ducklett to Swanna is covered in the steps below.
Swanna waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space Wilds for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Obtain Swanna in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Ducklett
Step 2Swanna ✓Ultra Space Wilds - CliffUltra SunInteract with PokemonLv.60PostDistortionUltra Space Wilds - CliffUltra MoonInteract with PokemonLv.60PostDistortionor evolve from Ducklett (Step 1)
Swanna can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Ducklett from Black, Black 2, or X and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Swanna isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Ducklett from Black, Black 2, or X. The evolution path from Ducklett to Swanna is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Swanna in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain DucklettCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Swanna ✓
Swanna works as a support with 473 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche.
Watch for Raikou (Electric) and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Swanna. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Raikou is the most dangerous since Electric moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Ducklett evolves into Swanna at level 35. Swanna is the fully evolved form. It sits at 473 BST in its evolved form.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered — that's the one you want on Swanna. Hydration is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Big Pecks works too if your team needs something different.
Swanna is a physical attacker with base 87 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 98 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the support role.
Swanna appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Swanna has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Swanna has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
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