Swirlix is technically a pre-evolution of Slurpuff, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Dragon moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Cotton Candy Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Swirlix's stats barely vary. 0 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 Weakness
GoodSwirlix is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Swirlix easily 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
Best Swirlix Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Magic Coat
- Wish
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
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
Swirlix isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Slurpuff to unlock its full potential. At 341 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Swirlix evolves into Slurpuff while holding a Whipped Dream. Swirlix is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Sweet Veil is the go-to ability for Swirlix. It prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping. Its hidden ability Unburden can work in specific setups.
Swirlix fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 48 Attack. Base 49 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
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 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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 VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
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