Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Swablu is a Normal and Type Cotton Bird Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Swablu can be found with Natural Cure as an Ability and has a Erratic growth rate with a 1 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Calm Nature, based on 310 combined Base Stats.
Swablu Stats and Abilities
Based on Swablu Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Swablu Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 75 and the Lowest being Attack 40.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 45 | 200 | 294 |
F | Attack | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 |
F | Special Attack | 40 | 76 | 196 |
E | Special Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 |
F | Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Total | 310 |
Swablu | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Calm ↑ +10% Special Defense↓ -10% Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Special Defense |
Growth Rate | Erratic |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Dragon, Flying |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Natural Cure Ability 1 | All status problems heal when it switches out. |
Cloud Nine Hidden Ability | Cloud Nine suppresses all effects brought on by weather, including move power increases, end-of-turn damage, accuracy changes, relevant abilities and so on. |
How To Evolve Swablu in BDSP
Swablu requires (Level 35) to evolve into Altaria.

Where To Find Swablu in BDSP
Swablu has 6 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Swablu, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Swablu Lv. 27-28 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Swablu Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Swablu Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Swablu Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Swablu Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() Start | ![]() Swablu Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Swablu Weakness
Swablu is a Normal and Type pokemon. This will cause Swablu to take More Damage from Rock, Electric, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, Ground Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() ![]() |
What pokemon is Swablu Weak Against?
What pokemon is Swablu Strong Against?

Best Moves Swablu in BDSP
Best Moveset for Swablu Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 | Moonblast | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Special Attack. |
36 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 135 | 85 | 20 | User receives recoil damage. |
20 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | May paralyze opponent. |
16 | Round | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
Best Moveset for Swablu TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent. |
TM94 | Fly | ![]() | Physical | 135 | 95 | 15 | Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |



Swablu Level Up Moves
List of Moves Swablu can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Peck | Power: 52.5 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() |
1 | Growl | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Lowers opponent's Attack. |
4 | Disarming Voice | Power: 40 Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
8 | Mist | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() User's stats cannot be changed for a period of time. |
12 | Fury Attack | Power: 22.5 Acc: 85 PP: 20 ![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
16 | Round | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
20 | Dragon Breath | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
24 | Safeguard | Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 ![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions. |
28 | Sing | Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 15 ![]() Puts opponent to sleep. |
32 | Cotton Guard | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Drastically raises user's Defense. |
36 | Take Down | Power: 135 Acc: 85 PP: 20 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
40 | Moonblast | Power: 95 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Attack. |
44 | Perish Song | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Any Pokémon in play when this attack is used faints in 3 turns. |
Swablu TM Moves
List of Moves Swablu can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM20 | Safeguard | Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 ![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions. |
TM21 | Dazzling Gleam | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Hits all adjacent opponents. |
TM22 | Solar Beam | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM40 | Aerial Ace | Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM46 | Thief | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM47 | Steel Wing | Power: 70 Acc: 90 PP: 25 ![]() May raise user's Defense. |
TM51 | Roost | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily. |
TM54 | False Swipe | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM59 | Dragon Pulse | Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses. |
TM77 | Psych Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM85 | Dream Eater | Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM88 | Pluck | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM94 | Fly | Power: 135 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
Swablu Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Swablu can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Dragon Rush | Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. |
Feather Dance | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack. |
Haze | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Resets all stat changes. |
Tailwind | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Doubles Speed for 4 turns. |
Astonish | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
Agility | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Sharply raises user's Speed. |
Power Swap | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User and opponent swap Attack and Special Attack. |
Hyper Voice | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() |
Play Rough | Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Attack. |
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