Stats & Training
Swablu's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Def leads, Attack trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Sp. Def EV, on a standard growth curve.
It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
It can’t relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.
Swablu Weakness
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Swablu for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Rock is super effective against SwabluView Rhyperior → | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Ice is super effective against SwabluView Kyurem → | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against SwabluView Raikou → | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Ice is super effective against SwabluView Weavile → | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Electric is super effective against SwabluView Magnezone → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Rhyperior can KO Swablu with Stone Edge (154-181%). Kyurem's Draco Meteor hits Swablu for 50-59%. Raikou deals 64-76% with Thunderbolt.
Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Swablu View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x154-181%KO | ||
Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swablu View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x25-30% Draco Meteor50-59% | ||
Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swablu View Raikou builds →Scald19-22% Thunderbolt 2x64-76% Volt Switch 2x51-60% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Swablu View Weavile builds →Knock Off41-48% Ice Shard 2x51-60% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Swablu View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon51-60% Volt Switch 2x90-106%KO Thunderbolt 2x114-134%KO | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Swablu evolves into Altaria. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Swablu. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Swablu Best Moveset
Natural Cure and Eviolite give Swablu staying power beyond its evolution stage. Careful nature boosts Sp. Def, spread EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Best Build
Swablu best EVs are Sp. Def and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Cotton Guard
- Tailwind
- Brave Bird
- Perish Song
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Perish Song
- Haze
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Swablu develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Moonblast show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Swablu in Legends: Z-A
Swablu Guide
Get Swablu to Altaria at level 35. At 310 BST, Swablu is just the starting point.
Level 35 gets you Altaria. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Legends: Z-A, Swablu does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Altaria before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Swablu in Legends: Z-A. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 15 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Swablu first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 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