Swalot Best Moveset
Poison at 100 HP with 73/83/83 bulk on both sides. AbilityLiquid Ooze damages anything that tries to drain HP. AbilitySticky Hold prevents Knock Off from removing the item. The moveset is defensive Poison TermStab with status support. The HP and defenses let it absorb hits, but 55 Speed and 73 offenses limit the impact.
100 HP with 83/83 defenses in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Bulky Poison-type that absorbed hits and did nothing threatening. Liquid Ooze punished draining moves.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Explosion
- Fire Punch
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Stockpile stacked defenses three times in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Swalot walled after setup, but 73 offenses couldn't force anything out.
Best Moves
Best Build
Swalot best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Explosion
- Fire Punch
- Body Slam
- Pain Split
Recommended Teammates
Stockpile stalling was too passive in Gen V (Black & White). Opponents set up alongside Swalot and swept. Being bulky without threatening was a liability.
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Endure
- Rest
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Poison's new Fairy resistance helped in Gen VI (X & Y), but 73 offenses couldn't punish the Fairy-types Swalot was supposed to wall.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Pain Split
- Protect
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Pure Poison with no secondary typing in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). No offensive presence, no speed. Bulky walls need a way to punish setup. Swalot didn't have one.
Special Tank Moveset
- Toxic
- Giga Drain
- Ice Beam
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Six gens of tanking hits in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Swalot could survive a lot. It couldn't win anything.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Body Press
- Destiny Bond
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Swalot Weakness
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 |
What is Swalot Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Swalot
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Swalot View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle4-4% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Swalot
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 SV
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 TownLv.12-17OverworldVioletRate 36%South Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.12-17OverworldVioletRate 36%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.12-17OverworldVioletRate 12%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.12-17OverworldVioletRate 12%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.45-55OverworldVioletRate 12%
Step 2Swalot ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.45-55OverworldVioletRate 12%or evolve from Gulpin (Step 1)
Swalot isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Gulpin from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Gulpin to Swalot is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Swalot in LZA
- Step 1Obtain GulpinCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · East Province (Area One), then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 3 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Swalot ✓
No wild encounters for Swalot in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Gulpin over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Swalot in BDSP
Step 1Obtain GulpinLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 3 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Swalot ✓
Swalot can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Gulpin from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Swalot in USUM
Step 1Obtain GulpinLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 110. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 3 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 5 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Swalot ✓
Base Stats
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.
Swalot Guide
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 a mixed attacker with base 73 Attack and 73 Sp. Atk. 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.
Run Toxic, Bodypress, Destinybond, and Sludge Bomb on Swalot. Toxic is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Swalot appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
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