Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Swanna's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Despite their elegant appearance, they can flap their wings strongly and fly for thousands of miles.
Swanna start to dance at dusk. The one dancing in the middle is the leader of the flock.
Electric and Rock moves hit Swanna for super-effective damage. Electric hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. The Water/Flying typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Jolteon can KO Swanna with Thunderbolt (391-460%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (109-128%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 270-318%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swanna View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 4x391-460%KO Volt Switch 4x305-359%KO Shadow Ball58-68% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swanna View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swanna View Raikou builds →Scald20-23% Thunderbolt 4x270-318%KO Volt Switch 4x210-247%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Swanna View Terrakion builds →Close Combat49-58% Stone Edge 2x164-193%KO | ||
Swanna is what Ducklett becomes. Breed it for Ducklett eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Ducklett pushed Swanna to 473 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +43. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Swanna to get Ducklett eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups.
The build revolves around Flip Turn for safe pivoting. Bigpecks and Heavy-Duty Boots support Swanna's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Utility options adds versatility.
Best Build
Swanna best EVs are Attack and Speed
Support Moveset
- Defog
- Roost
- Surf
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Defog
- Hurricane
- Rain Dance
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Hurricane
- Hydro Pump
- Feather Dance
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hurricane
- Surf
- Rain Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Defog
- Hydro Pump
- Tailwind
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Air Slash
- Hurricane
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Swanna's Fairy and Normal coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Brave Bird and Hurricane for same-type damage. Brave Bird and Hurricane are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Swanna misses out on Air Cutter and Aqua Jet. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sky Attack and Brave Bird, with Normal and Ice coverage rounding things out.
Without breeding, Swanna misses out on Air Cutter and Brine. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Brave Bird and Hurricane, with Normal and Ice coverage rounding things out.
Without breeding, Swanna misses out on Air Cutter and Brine. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sky Attack and Brave Bird, with Normal and Ice coverage rounding things out.
Swanna isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Ducklett from Black, Black 2, or X. The evolution path from Ducklett to Swanna is covered in the steps below.
Swanna waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space Wilds for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Obtain Swanna in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Ducklett
Step 2Swanna ✓Ultra Space Wilds - CliffUltra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.60 DistortionPostUltra Space Wilds - CliffUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.60 DistortionPostor evolve from Ducklett (Step 1)
Swanna can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Ducklett from Black, Black 2, or X and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Swanna isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Ducklett from Black, Black 2, or X. The evolution path from Ducklett to Swanna is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Swanna in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain DucklettCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Swanna ✓
Swanna works as a support with 473 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche.
Watch for Raikou (Electric) and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Swanna. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Raikou is the most dangerous since Electric moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. That's the one you want on Swanna. Hydration is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Big Pecks works too if your team needs something different.
Swanna is a physical attacker with base 87 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 98 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the support role.
Run Defog, Roost, Surf, and Flip Turn on Swanna. Defog is the most common pick at 21% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
Since Black & White, Swanna has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Swanna has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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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
Winds & Waves