Bulk defines Swadloon's stat line. Defense and Sp. Def anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Common in the wild and worth 2 Defense EVs.
Forests where Swadloon live have superb foliage because the nutrients they make from fallen leaves nourish the plant life.
It protects itself from the cold by wrapping up in leaves. It stays on the move, eating leaves in forests.
Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock moves hit Swadloon for super-effective damage. Fire and Flying hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire, Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Ground |
Volcarona can KO Swadloon with Heat Wave (154-182%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (166-195%). Glimmora deals 56-66% with Power Gem.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 4x154-182%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 4x166-195%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x56-66% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball33-39% Focus Blast17-20% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 4x149-176%KO | ||
Partway through Sewaddle's chain. Swadloon still has another evolution ahead before reaching Leavanny. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+20 from Sewaddle). The final form adds another 120 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Swadloon to get Sewaddle eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Lead with Swadloon, set Sticky Web, and keep pressure on. Leafguard and Eviolite buy the time it needs, with max HP and Defense EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game. Synthesis keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Swadloon best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Synthesis
- Baton Pass
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Synthesis
- Sticky Web
- Giga Drain
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Wallbreaker Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Bug Buzz
- Iron Defense
- Sticky Web
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Toxic
- Attract
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Toxic
- Attract
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Swadloon. TMs unlock Normal and Electric coverage and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Solar Beam and Bug Buzz into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Swadloon misses out on Agility and Air Slash. That's 10 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Beam and Energy Ball, with Normal and Psychic coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Swadloon misses out on Agility and Air Slash. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Beam and Energy Ball, with Normal and Psychic coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Swadloon misses out on Agility and Air Slash. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Beam and Energy Ball, with Normal and Psychic coverage and more rounding things out.
Swadloon can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Sewaddle from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Swadloon in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Obtain SewaddleAlso found in:
Step 2Swadloon ✓
Swadloon can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Sewaddle from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Swadloon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain SewaddleAlso found in:
Step 2Swadloon ✓
Swadloon isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Sewaddle from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby. The evolution path from Sewaddle to Swadloon is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Swadloon in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Obtain Sewaddle
Also found in:
- Step 2Swadloon ✓
You're catching Sewaddle first, not Swadloon. Sewaddle appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Swadloon in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Swadloon starts with Sewaddle at Lv. 2-7 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SewaddleRoute 104 - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.7 Route35%EarlyDexNav chainRoute 104 - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.7 Route35%EarlyDexNav chainRoute 101Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2 Route5%EarlyDexNav chainRoute 101Omega RubyGrass Lv.2 Route5%EarlyDexNav chainRoute 104 - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.5 Route5%EarlyDexNav chainRoute 104 - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.5 Route5%EarlyDexNav chain
Step 2Swadloon ✓
Swadloon is meant to evolve into Leavanny. At 380 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Swadloon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Arcanine is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Bug, and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Chlorophyll is what you want on Swadloon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Leaf Guard, Overcoat) work on paper but Chlorophyll is what makes Swadloon worth using.
Base 42 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Swadloon is a physical attacker with base 63 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Swadloon joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
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
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