Swirlix's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Defense EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
It eats its own weight in sugar every day. If it doesn’t get enough sugar, it becomes incredibly grumpy.
The sweet smell of cotton candy perfumes Swirlix’s fluffy fur. This Pokémon spits out sticky string to tangle up its enemies.
Swirlix is weak to Poison and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
Duraludon can KO Swirlix with Flash Cannon (96-113%). Gengar's Shadow Ball hits Swirlix for 52-61%. Scizor deals 77-90% with Bullet Punch.
 Duraludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLightmetal ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swirlix View Duraludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swirlix View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball52-61% Focus Blast26-30% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Swirlix View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x77-90% U Turn33-39% Knock Off21-24% Close Combat38-45% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Evolving Swirlix into Slurpuff takes a trade. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 139 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Swirlix easily with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy egg group.
Eviolite makes Swirlix bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Adamant nature handle the stat profile. Normal coverage keeps it from being passive. Wish patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Swirlix best EVs are Attack and Speed
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Magic Coat
- Wish
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Yawn
- Sticky Web
- Misty Explosion
- Safeguard
Recommended Teammates
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
Swirlix develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Energy Ball and Play Rough show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Swirlix gets After You and Copycat exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Misty Explosion and Play Rough.
Egg moves make a real difference. Swirlix gets After You and Belly Drum exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam.
Egg moves make a real difference. Swirlix gets After You and Belly Drum exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam.
Swirlix can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Swirlix's scattered across 6 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Swirlix in Sword & Shield
You can find Swirlix through 6 walking encounters at Lv. 16-36. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Swirlix can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from X or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Swirlix evolves into Slurpuff while holding a Whipped Dream. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 341 BST.
Swirlix does the job early-game if you need a Fairy type on your team. Evolve it into Slurpuff before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Swirlix is catchable across 6 games. Debuted in Legends: Z-A and most recently available in X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Swirlix appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Swirlix has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
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