Swadloon Best Moveset
Bug/Grass at 63 Attack and 90 Defense with 42 Speed. AbilityChlorophyll under sun helps the Speed. Held ItemEviolite gives real physical bulk since Leavanny exists. The moveset is defensive filler between evolutions. One step from Leavanny's offensive profile.
Swadloon saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Swadloon's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Overcoat with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Swadloon best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Bug Buzz
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Swadloon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Swadloon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overcoat with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Toxic
- Protect
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Swadloon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Swadloon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overcoat with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Toxic
- Attract
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Swadloon was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Choice Specs, favoring a Modest nature.
Mixed Wallbreaker Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Bug Buzz
- Iron Defense
- Sticky Web
Recommended Teammates
Swadloon Weakness
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 |
What is Swadloon Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Swadloon
Arcanine can KO Swadloon with Flare Blitz (305-359%). Staraptor's Double-Edge hits Swadloon for 80-95%. Weavile deals 55-65% with Ice Shard.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed34-40% Flare Blitz 4x305-359%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Staraptor builds →Close Combat27-31% U Turn 2x63-74% Double Edge80-95% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Weavile builds →Knock Off44-52% Ice Shard 2x55-65% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x92-109%KO Flamethrower 4x185-218%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Swadloon
A handful of locations for Swadloon with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Swadloon in SV
To get Swadloon, start by catching Sewaddle through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SewaddleApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Swadloon ✓Mossfell ConfluenceLv.20-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.20-60Overworldor evolve from Sewaddle (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into LeavannyMossfell ConfluenceLv.21-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.21-60Overworldor evolve from Swadloon (Step 2)
Swadloon doesn't appear wild. Catch Sewaddle instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it with high friendship to get Swadloon. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Swadloon doesn't appear wild. Catch Sewaddle instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it with high friendship to get Swadloon. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
You're catching Sewaddle first, not Swadloon. Sewaddle appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Swadloon in ORAS
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.
Base Stats
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.
It protects itself from the cold by wrapping up in leaves. It stays on the move, eating leaves in forests.
Swadloon Guide
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 special attacker with base 50 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
You can run Swadloon through the first few routes without issues. 380 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Leavanny as fast as you can.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves