Swoobat Best Moveset
AbilitySimple doubles all stat changes, making MoveCalm Mind a +2/+2 boost in one turn. 114 Speed outruns most of the format after setup. The moveset sets up fast with doubled boosts, but E-tier because 77 Sp. Atk even at +4 and 67/55/55 bulk limit the payoff.
Simple doubled Calm Mind boosts in Gen V (Black & White). +2 Sp. Atk and +2 Sp. Def in one turn. 114 Speed set up fast.
Best Moves
Best Build
Swoobat best EVs are Defense and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Roost
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Simple Calm Mind from 77 Sp. Atk in Gen VI (X & Y). Needed two boosts to threaten. 67 HP and 55 defenses folded before reaching +4.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Air Slash
- Calm Mind
- Light Screen
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
55 defenses meant one hit interrupted the setup in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Speed without bulk was just faster fainting.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Air Slash
- Stored Power
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of fast setup on fragile bulk in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Simple Calm Mind was the gimmick. Surviving the turn was the problem.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Air Slash
- Nasty Plot
- Psychic
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Swoobat Weakness
Swoobat is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely. At base 114 Speed, Swoobat outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Swoobat Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Swoobat
Jolteon can KO Swoobat with Thunderbolt (126-148%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (263-310%). Gengar deals 84-99% with Shadow Ball.
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swoobat View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x98-115%KO Thunderbolt 2x126-148%KO Shadow Ball 2x74-88% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Swoobat View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x171-201%KO Stone Edge 2x263-310%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swoobat View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x84-99% Sludge Bomb47-55% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Swoobat View Lapras builds →Surf39-46% Thunderbolt 2x52-61% | ||
Evolution
Swoobat is the evolved form of Woobat. Breeding produces Woobat eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Woobat gave Swoobat the biggest boost in Speed (+42), bringing the total to 425 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Swoobat
Swoobat doesn't appear wild. Catch Woobat instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it with high friendship to get Swoobat. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Swoobat in SwSh
Woobat is your first catch on the way to Swoobat. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 11-30 across 78 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WoobatBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%SnowingBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%SnowstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%OvercastBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%SandstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%RainingBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%Intense SunCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%RainingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%Intense SunCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%SnowstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%SnowingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%OvercastCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%SandstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormGalar MineLv.11-14OverworldRate 15%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-15CaveRate 10%All WeatherBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 65%Heavy FogWatchtower Ruins - FlyingLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%SnowstormWatchtower Ruins - FlyingLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogWatchtower Ruins - FlyingLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%SnowingWatchtower Ruins - FlyingLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%SandstormWatchtower Ruins - FlyingLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherWatchtower Ruins - FlyingLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%RainingWatchtower Ruins - FlyingLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%Intense SunWatchtower Ruins - FlyingLv.26-29OverworldRate 40%OvercastWatchtower Ruins - FlyingLv.26-29OverworldRate 40%ThunderstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%OvercastBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%SandstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%Normal WeatherGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Normal WeatherBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 30%SnowingBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 25%ThunderstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 20%RainingBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 15%Intense SunBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%Snowstorm
Step 2Swoobat ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Swoobat egg.
Swoobat isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Woobat from Black & White or Black 2 & White 2. The evolution path from Woobat to Swoobat is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Swoobat in USUM
Step 1Obtain WoobatLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Wellspring Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Wellspring Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Swoobat ✓
No wild encounters for Swoobat in Sun & Moon. Bring Woobat over from Black & White or Black 2 & White 2, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Swoobat in SM
- Step 1Obtain WoobatBREEDINGAvailableLeave Swoobat with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Woobat egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Wellspring Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Wellspring Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Swoobat ✓
Swoobat isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Woobat from Black & White or Black 2 & White 2. The evolution path from Woobat to Swoobat is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Swoobat in ORAS
Step 1Obtain WoobatLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Wellspring Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Wellspring Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Swoobat ✓
Base Stats
Swoobat's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The auspicious shape of this Pokémon’s nose apparently led some regions to consider Swoobat a symbol of good luck.
Swoobat Guide
Swoobat's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Kyurem (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Swoobat's base 114 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Swoobat can work for a story run. 425 BST is average, but Psychic/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Don't let Swoobat's 425 base stat total fool you. Unaware is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot.
Run Unaware on Swoobat. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Swoobat also gets Klutz and Simple, but they don't compare.
Swoobat fills the pivot role. It's a special attacker with base 77 Sp. Atk. Base 114 Speed lets it outrun most of the field.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Swoobat has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves