Is Swadloon Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Sewaddle evolves at level 20. Bug/Grass with AbilityChlorophyll. Friendship for Leavanny. The cocoon you raise by keeping it happy.
Sewaddle trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Roxie's team hits Sewaddle's weaknesses hard.
Swadloon has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Swadloon trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Swadloon has the type edge here and should clean up Clay's team.
Skyla's team hits Leavanny's weaknesses hard.
Leavanny trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Leavanny resists most of Marlon's coverage and hits back hard.
Shauntal's team hits Leavanny's weaknesses hard.
Leavanny trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Leavanny has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Leavanny trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Leavanny trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Sewaddle on Route 20 (walking, Lv 2-4, common).
Your Sewaddle should hit Level 20 before you reach Burgh, at typical leveling pace.
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Skyla.
How to Get Swadloon in Black 2 & White 2
6 encounter spots for Swadloon at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Swadloon in B2W2
To get Swadloon, start by catching Sewaddle through walking encounters at Lv. 2-56. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SewaddleRoute 20Lv.2-4GrassRate 35%AnyRoute 12Lv.36-38GrassRate 15%Any
Step 2Swadloon ✓Lostlorn ForestLv.21-24GrassRate 25%AnyRoute 6Lv.26GrassRate 10%AnyPinwheel Forest - insideLv.54-56GrassRate 25%Anyor evolve from Sewaddle (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into LeavannyLostlorn ForestLv.24Shaking grass spotsRate 5%AnyShaking spotRoute 6Lv.26Shaking grass spotsRate 5%AnyShaking spotRoute 12Lv.38Shaking grass spotsRate 10%AnyShaking spotor evolve from Swadloon (Step 2)
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Swadloon Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Swadloon
 Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 4x99-116%KO Rollout 2x19-24% Smog 2x15-18% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
 Muk Poison | C | |
 Zubat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 4x76-90% Venoshock 2x33-40% Leech Life 2x9-12% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 4x143-168%KO Rock Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 4x143-168%KO Rock Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 4x105-124%KO Venoshock 2x52-62% Leech Life 2x13-17% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Braviary builds →Fly 4x207-244%KO U-turn 2x54-64% Rock Tomb 2x38-46% | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 4x212-251%KO U-turn 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Golbat builds →Fly 4x145-171%KO Venoshock 2x49-59% U-turn 2x38-46% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 4x123-145%KO U-turn 2x33-40% Incinerate 4x30-35% Rock Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x302-355%KO U-turn 2x59-70% Rock Slide 2x62-74% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Braviary builds →Fly 4x203-239%KO U-turn 2x52-62% Rock Slide 2x57-68% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Golbat builds →Fly 4x143-169%KO Venoshock 2x50-58% U-turn 2x38-45% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 4x133-157%KO Aerial Ace 4x83-97% | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Unfezant builds →Fly 4x192-227%KO U-turn 2x50-58% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x306-360%KO U-turn 2x59-70% Rock Slide 2x63-75% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x146-173%KO Rock Slide 2x41-48% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Braviary builds →Fly 4x204-240%KO U-turn 2x53-62% Rock Slide 2x57-67% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 4x346-408%KO Smog 2x20-24% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 4x326-384%KO Gust 4x76-90% U-turn 2x46-55% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x301-355%KO U-turn 2x59-70% Rock Slide 2x64-76% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x146-173%KO X-Scissor 2x43-52% Rock Slide 2x41-48% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Braviary builds →Fly 4x205-241%KO U-turn 2x54-64% Rock Slide 2x58-68% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 4x339-400%KO Smog 2x20-24% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 4x320-377%KO Silver Wind 2x81-95% Gust 4x74-88% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodReversal Mountain Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Heatran builds →Overheat 4x363-428%KO Ancient Power 2x53-62% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x400-471%KO Smog 2x20-23% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x376-442%KO Hurricane 4x215-253%KO Bug Buzz 2x122-143%KO Poison Jab 2x34-40% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x302-356%KO Stone Edge 2x84-99% U-turn 2x59-70% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 4x270-318%KO U-turn 2x53-62% Rock Slide 2x57-67% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Swadloon with Fire Blast (190-224%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (144-170%). Staraptor deals 43-51% with Double-Edge.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain5-6% Fire Blast 4x190-224%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 4x144-170%KO Extreme Speed16-19% Close Combat12-14% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Staraptor builds →Close Combat14-17% U Turn 2x34-40% Double Edge43-51% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x39-46% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swadloon View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x49-58% Flamethrower 4x98-116%KO | ||
Swadloon Evolutions
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 65 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Air Slash, Baton Pass and 6 more.
B2W2 Swadloon Best Moveset
Bug/Grass at 63 Attack with AbilityChlorophyll in sun and Held ItemEviolite pushing 90/80 defenses higher. The moveset absorbs hits at middle-stage levels. AbilityOvercoat blocks powder. Leavanny one evolution away adds Attack and Speed.
Best Build
Swadloon best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Bug Buzz
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
Preferring dark, damp places, it spends the entire day eating fallen leaves that lie around it.
Swadloon Black 2 & White 2 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
For Black 2 & White 2, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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