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.
Despite their elegant appearance, they can flap their wings strongly and fly for thousands of miles.
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). No compatible 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Swanna to get Ducklett eggs easily 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 Sky Attack and Brave Bird, with Normal and Ice coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A few locations for Swanna with high spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Swanna in Black 2 & White 2
To get Swanna, start by catching Ducklett through walking encounters at Lv. 23-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DucklettEFFORTLESSDriftveil DrawbridgeWhite 2GrassLv.23-26CommonMidAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSDriftveil DrawbridgeBlack 2GrassLv.23-26CommonMidAnyShaking spot
Step 2Swanna ✓EFFORTLESSMarvelous BridgeWhite 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSMarvelous BridgeBlack 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Ducklett (Step 1)
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.
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 physical attacker with base 87 Attack. 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. Fits the support role.
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