On paper, Swoobat looks underwhelming. In practice, Unaware ignores the opponent's stat boosts — and that's the whole story. Psychic/Flying typing means Ground moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Courting Pokemon.
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.
Emitting powerful sound waves tires it out. Afterward, it won’t be able to fly for a little while.
The auspicious shape of this Pokémon’s nose apparently led some regions to consider Swoobat a symbol of good luck.
Swoobat Weakness
AvgSwoobat is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Swoobat to get Woobat eggs easily using 138 partners from the Ground and Flying egg groups. Notable egg moves include Flatter, Knock Off, Psycho Shift and 2 more.
Simple gives Swoobat passive value while it walls. Relaxed nature boosts Defense, a spread EV build EVs maximize the slow wall profile, and Focus Sash keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Swoobat Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Baton Pass
- Substitute
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Breeding opens up real options for Swoobat. Flatter and Knock Off come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Future Sight and Psychic and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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 WoobatEASYBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEASYBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveRainingEASYBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowstormEASYBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEASYBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveOvercastEASYBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEASYBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveThunderstormEASYBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowstormEASYBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveIntense SunEASYBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowingEASYBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveThunderstormEASYBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveRainingEASYBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveIntense SunEASYBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEASYBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowingEASYBrawlers' CaveShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveOvercastEASYBrawlers' CaveSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveThunderstormEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveRainingEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveIntense SunEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowingEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveOvercastEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveRainingEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowstormEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveOvercastEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveThunderstormEASYCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowstormEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveIntense SunEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSnowingEASYCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1816%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYGalar MineShieldOverworldLv.11-1415%EarlyCaveAll WeatherEASYGalar MineSwordOverworldLv.11-1415%EarlyCaveAll WeatherMODERATEGalar MineShieldGrassLv.11-1510%EarlyCaveAll WeatherMODERATEGalar MineSwordGrassLv.11-1510%EarlyCaveAll WeatherEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2965%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2965%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingRainingEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingIntense SunEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingHeavy FogEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingSnowingEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingSandstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingRainingEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingSnowstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingHeavy FogEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingIntense SunEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingSnowstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingSnowingEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingSandstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingOvercastEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingOvercastEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingThunderstormEFFORTLESSWatchtower Ruins - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.26-2940%MidBuildingThunderstormEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2930%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2930%MidSnowingEASYBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2925%MidThunderstormEASYBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2925%MidThunderstormEASYBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2920%MidRainingEASYBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2920%MidRainingEASYBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-2915%MidIntense SunEASYBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-2915%MidIntense SunMODERATEBridge Field - FlyingShieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidSnowstormMODERATEBridge Field - FlyingSwordOverworldLv.27-295%MidSnowstorm
Step 2Swoobat ✓
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.
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.
Woobat evolves into Swoobat by leveling up. Swoobat is the fully evolved form. It sits at 425 BST in its evolved form.
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 leaning toward the special side (base 77 Sp. Atk). Base 114 Speed lets it outrun most of the field.
Swoobat appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Swoobat has appeared in 7 games across 5 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 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