Swalot's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with HP doing the heavy lifting. And the standard growth curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 HP EVs.
It gulps anything that fits in its mouth. Its special enzymes can dissolve anything.
It can swallow a tire whole in one gulp. It secretes a horribly toxic fluid from the pores on its body.
Ground and Psychic moves hit Swalot for super-effective damage. The Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Swalot can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
Espeon's Psyshock hits Swalot for 76-89%. Krookodile deals 62-73% with Earthquake.
 Landorus Ground | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swalot View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb15-18% | ||
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swalot View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x76-89% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Swalot View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Knock Off20-24% Close Combat12-14% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Swalot View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle3-3% | ||
Swalot is what Gulpin becomes. Breed it for Gulpin eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Gulpin pushed Swalot to 467 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +30. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Swalot to get Gulpin eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Lead with Swalot, set Toxic Spikes, and keep pressure on. Stickyhold and Leftovers buy the time it needs, with max HP and Defense EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Swalot best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Toxic Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Ice Beam
- Acid Spray
- Metronome
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Belch
- Body Press
- Toxic
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Pain Split
- Toxic Spikes
- Sludge Bomb
- Belch
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Toxic Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Ice Beam
- Acid Spray
- Metronome
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Belch
- Body Press
- Toxic
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Pain Split
- Toxic Spikes
- Sludge Bomb
- Belch
Special Attacker Moveset
- Toxic
- Yawn
- Sludge Wave
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Sludge Bomb
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Swalot's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Gunk Shot and Belch gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Swalot's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Gunk Shot and Sludge Wave gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Without breeding, Swalot misses out on Acid Armor and Curse. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Gunk Shot and Belch, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Swalot's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Gunk Shot and Belch gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Swalot appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Swalot in Scarlet & Violet
Gulpin is your first catch on the way to Swalot. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 12-55 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GulpinEast Province (Area One) - Near TownOverworld Lv.12-17 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownOverworld Lv.12-17 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - GrassOverworld Lv.12-17 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - GrassOverworld Lv.12-17 Route12%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeOverworld Lv.45-55 Water12%Late
Step 2Swalot ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeOverworld Lv.45-55 Water12%Lateor evolve from Gulpin (Step 1)
Swalot isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Gulpin from Ruby, Emerald, or Violet. The evolution path from Gulpin to Swalot is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Swalot in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Gulpin
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
- Step 2Swalot ✓
No wild encounters for Swalot in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Gulpin over from Ruby, Emerald, or Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Swalot can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Gulpin from Ruby, Emerald, or Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Swalot brings 467 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 100 base HP does the heavy lifting.
Liquid Ooze damages opponents using leeching moves for as much as they would heal. That's the one you want on Swalot. Gluttony is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sticky Hold works too if your team needs something different.
Swalot is leaning toward the physical side (base 73 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Swalot has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ground and Psychic-type attackers hit hardest.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Swalot appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
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