Free switch-ins on Ground moves make Swanna useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 2 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Part of the Gen 5 roster. Sits at a decent but contested Speed tier.
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.
Swanna start to dance at dusk. The one dancing in the middle is the leader of the flock.
It administers sharp, powerful pecks with its bill. It whips its long neck to deliver forceful repeated strikes.
Swanna Weakness
ExcellentElectric and Rock-type 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Swanna is what Ducklett becomes. Breed it for Ducklett eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Swanna to get Ducklett eggs easily using 45 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Air Cutter, Brine, Gust and 4 more.
Swanna leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Best Swanna Moveset
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Tailwind
- Hurricane
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Swanna misses out on Air Cutter and Brine. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Brave Bird and Hurricane, with Normal and Ice coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates across 2 locations for Swanna in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Swanna in Black & White
The path to Swanna starts with Ducklett at Lv. 22-50 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DucklettEFFORTLESSDriftveil DrawbridgeWhiteGrassLv.22-25CommonMidAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSDriftveil DrawbridgeBlackGrassLv.22-25CommonMidAnyShaking spot
Step 2Swanna ✓EFFORTLESSMarvelous BridgeWhiteGrassLv.48-50CommonPostAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSMarvelous BridgeBlackGrassLv.48-50CommonPostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Ducklett (Step 1)
Swanna brings 473 BST to the table. 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.
Ducklett evolves into Swanna at level 35. Swanna is the fully evolved form. It sits at 473 BST in its evolved form.
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 special attacker with base 87 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 98 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Swanna appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A