In Sword & Shield, For a casual playthrough, Woobat works as a placeholder. Psychic/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Swoobat . That's where the stats start mattering.

Woobat Sword & Shield - Weakness, Locations & Evolution

Mixed

Balanced

DTier

72Speed · Below Avg

Is Woobat Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?

Woobat spawns in Galar Mine. Psychic/Flying evolving into Swoobat through friendship. AbilityUnaware ignores stat boosts, which helps against Dynamaxed opponents. Swoobat is fast but frail. Quick friendship evolution via Camp.

Milo

Gym 1

Strong

Swoobat resists most of Milo's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO

Gossifleur

Lv 19

Grass

Regenerator

Magical LeafRoundRapid Spin

Easy KO

Eldegoss

Lv 20

Grass

Regenerator

Magical LeafLeafageRound

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 1

Nessa

Gym 2

Good

Swoobat has the type edge here and should clean up Nessa's team.

You Win

Goldeen

Lv 22

Water

Swift Swim

Water PulseWhirlpoolHorn AttackAgility

You Win

Arrokuda

Lv 23

Water

Swift Swim

Aqua JetBiteWhirlpoolFury Attack

Even

Drednaw

Lv 24

WaterRock

Swift Swim

Razor ShellWater GunBiteHeadbutt

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 2

Kabu

Gym 3

Even

Swoobat trades roughly evenly with Kabu's team.

Even

Ninetales

Lv 25

Fire

Flash Fire

Will O WispFire SpinQuick AttackEmber

Even

Arcanine

Lv 25

Fire

Intimidate

Will O WispFlame WheelBiteAgility

You Win

Centiskorch

Lv 27

FireBug

Flash Fire

Flame WheelCoilBug BiteSmokescreen

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 3

Bea

Gym 4

Good

Swoobat has the type edge here and should clean up Bea's team.

You Win

Hitmontop

Lv 34

Fighting

Technician

Triple KickQuick AttackCounterRevenge

Even

Pangoro

Lv 34

FightingDark

Mold Breaker

Bullet PunchCircle ThrowNight SlashWork Up

You Win

Sirfetchd

Lv 35

Fighting

Steadfast

DetectSwords DanceBrutal SwingRevenge

You Win

Machamp

Lv 36

Fighting

Guts

Scary FaceRevengeKnock OffStrength

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 4

Opal

Gym 5

Even

Swoobat trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.

You Win

Weezing

Lv 36

Poison

Levitate

SludgeFairy WindTackle

Risky

Mawile

Lv 36

SteelFairy

Intimidate

Draining KissCrunchIron DefenseAstonish

Risky

Togekiss

Lv 37

FairyFlying

Hustle

Air SlashDraining KissAncient Power

Even

Alcremie

Lv 38

Fairy

Sweet Veil

Draining KissAcid ArmorSweet Kiss

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 5

Gordie

Gym 6

Even

Swoobat trades roughly evenly with Gordie's team.

Even

Barbaracle

Lv 40

RockWater

Tough Claws

Shell SmashRock TombRazor Shell

Even

Shuckle

Lv 40

BugRock

Contrary

Power SplitStone EdgeStruggle BugRock Tomb

Even

Stonjourner

Lv 41

Rock

Power Spot

Stealth RockRock TombBody SlamWonder Room

Even

Coalossal

Lv 42

RockFire

Steam Engine

Tar ShotStealth RockHeat CrashRock Tomb

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 6

Piers

Gym 7

Even

Swoobat trades roughly evenly with Piers's team.

Even

Scrafty

Lv 44

DarkFighting

Intimidate

Fake OutSand AttackBrick BreakPayback

Risky

Malamar

Lv 45

DarkPsychic

Contrary

Night SlashFoul PlayPsycho CutPayback

Risky

Skuntank

Lv 45

PoisonDark

Aftermath

Sucker PunchScreechToxicSnarl

Risky

Obstagoon

Lv 46

DarkNormal

Reckless

ObstructThroat ChopCounterShadow Claw

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 7

Raihan

Gym 8

Tough

Raihan's team hits Swoobat's weaknesses hard.

Even

Gigalith

Lv 46

Rock

Sand Stream

Stealth RockSand TombRock BlastBody Press

Risky

Flygon

Lv 47

GroundDragon

Levitate

Thunder PunchBreaking SwipeCrunchSteel Wing

Even

Sandaconda

Lv 46

Ground

Sand Spit

ProtectGlareFire FangEarth Power

Avoid

Duraludon

Lv 48

SteelDragon

Heavy Metal

Breaking SwipeBody PressStone EdgeIron Head

Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 8

Bede

Gym 9

Tough

Bede's team hits Swoobat's weaknesses hard.

Risky

Mawile

Lv 51

SteelFairy

Intimidate

Play RoughIron HeadCrunch

Risky

Gardevoir

Lv 51

PsychicFairy

Synchronize

Dazzling GleamPsychicCalm MindWish

Even

Rapidash

Lv 52

Fire

Pastel Veil

Psycho CutTake DownDazzling GleamQuick Attack

Risky

Hatterene

Lv 53

PsychicFairy

Anticipation

PsychicDazzling GleamCalm MindMystical Fire

Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 9

Leon

Champion

Even

Swoobat trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.

Risky

Aegislash

Lv 62

SteelGhost

Stance Change

Kings ShieldShadow BallSacred SwordFlash Cannon

Even

Dragapult

Lv 62

DragonGhost

Clear Body

Shadow BallFlamethrowerThunderboltDragon Breath

Even

Haxorus

Lv 63

Dragon

Mold Breaker

Poison JabIron TailOutrageEarthquake

Even

Mr Rime

Lv 64

IcePsychic

Tangled Feet

Teeter DancePsychicFreeze DryThunderbolt

Risky

Inteleon

Lv 64

Water

Torrent

Snipe ShotDark PulseMud ShotTearful Look

Risky

Charizard

Lv 65

FireFlying

Blaze

Fire BlastAir SlashSolar BeamAncient Power

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Champion

Catchable

Available before Badge 1

Type

PsychicFlying

Tier

Catch Woobat on Watchtower Ruins (overworld, Lv 26-29). Snowstorm.

View Woobat locations

How to Get Woobat in Sword & Shield

high spawn rates in early-game routes across 78 locations. Woobat's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Where To Catch Woobat in SwSh

To get Woobat, start by catching Woobat through walking encounters at Lv. 11-30. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.

Step 1Woobat ✓
Brawlers' Cave
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Snowing
Brawlers' Cave
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Snowstorm
Brawlers' Cave
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Heavy Fog
Brawlers' Cave
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Overcast
Brawlers' Cave
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Sandstorm
Brawlers' Cave
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Thunderstorm
Brawlers' Cave
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Normal Weather
Brawlers' Cave
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Raining
Brawlers' Cave
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Intense Sun
Courageous Cavern
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Raining
Courageous Cavern
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Intense Sun
Courageous Cavern
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Normal Weather
Courageous Cavern
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Snowstorm
Courageous Cavern
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Heavy Fog
Courageous Cavern
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Snowing
Courageous Cavern
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Overcast
Courageous Cavern
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Sandstorm
Courageous Cavern
Lv.13-18Overworld
Rate 16%
Thunderstorm
Galar Mine
Lv.11-14Overworld
Rate 15%
All Weather
Galar Mine
Lv.11-15Cave
Rate 10%
All Weather
Bridge Field - Flying
Lv.27-29Overworld
Rate 65%
Heavy Fog
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
Lv.26-29Overworld
Rate 60%
Snowstorm
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
Lv.26-29Overworld
Rate 60%
Heavy Fog
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
Lv.26-29Overworld
Rate 60%
Snowing
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
Lv.26-29Overworld
Rate 60%
Sandstorm
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
Lv.26-29Overworld
Rate 60%
Normal Weather
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
Lv.26-29Overworld
Rate 60%
Raining
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
Lv.26-29Overworld
Rate 60%
Intense Sun
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
Lv.26-29Overworld
Rate 40%
Overcast
Watchtower Ruins - Flying
Lv.26-29Overworld
Rate 40%
Thunderstorm
Bridge Field - Flying
Lv.27-29Overworld
Rate 35%
Overcast
Bridge Field - Flying
Lv.27-29Overworld
Rate 35%
Sandstorm
Bridge Field - Flying
Lv.27-29Overworld
Rate 35%
Normal Weather
Giant's Mirror
Lv.28-30Overworld
Rate 35%
Normal Weather
Bridge Field - Flying
Lv.27-29Overworld
Rate 30%
Snowing
Bridge Field - Flying
Lv.27-29Overworld
Rate 25%
Thunderstorm
Bridge Field - Flying
Lv.27-29Overworld
Rate 20%
Raining
Bridge Field - Flying
Lv.27-29Overworld
Rate 15%
Intense Sun
Bridge Field - Flying
Lv.27-29Overworld
Rate 5%
Snowstorm
Reach high Friendship to evolve into Swoobat
Step 2Evolve into Swoobat
BREEDING
Available
Leave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Swoobat egg.

Woobat Weakness

Woobat's Psychic/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely.

Woobat Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Psychic
0.25x (Resist)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ground

What is Woobat Weak Against

Avg

5Weak

3Resist

1Immune

Score-3

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Rock Ghost Dark

½xResist

Grass Psychic

¼xResist

Fighting

0xImmune

Ground

What is Woobat Strong Against

4Strong

1Resisted

0Immune

Score+3

2xStrong

Grass Fighting Poison Bug

½xResisted

Steel

0xImmune

None

Best Pokemon Against Woobat

Vikavolt BugElectric	B
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 178-210%KO Crunch 2x 61-73% View Vikavolt builds →
Raichu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 Brutal SwingTM97 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 120-143%KO Brutal Swing 2x 55-65% View Raichu builds →
Jolteon Electric	B
Available Moves Moves Volt SwitchTM80 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Volt Switch 2x 111-131%KO Bite 2x 44-53% View Jolteon builds →
Stunfisk GroundElectric	C
Available Moves Moves ElectrowebTM82 Sucker PunchLv. 25 Damage vs Woobat Electroweb 2x 70-83% Sucker Punch 2x 50-60% View Stunfisk builds →
Manectric Electric	C
Available Moves Moves Volt SwitchTM80 BiteLv. 20 Damage vs Woobat Volt Switch 2x 108-128%KO Bite 2x 49-58% View Manectric builds →

Woobat Evolutions

Woobat is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Swoobat. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 102 total stats over Woobat. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#527Woobat

High Friendship

#528Swoobat

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Woobat

PsychicFlying

Swoobat

PsychicFlying

67+2

ATK

57+12

DEF

55+12

SP.ATK

77+22

SP.DEF

55+12

SPE

114+42

BST

323D-Tier

425C-Tier+102

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Woobat easily with 152 breeding partners from the Ground and Flying egg groups. Pass egg moves like Flatter, Knock Off, Psycho Shift and 2 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Field Flying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

5moves

Breed With (best first)

SwSh Woobat Best Moveset

Psychic/Flying with AbilitySimple from the hidden slot doubling all stat changes. MoveCalm Mind becomes +2 Sp. Atk and +2 Sp. Def in one turn. The moveset has a powerful gimmick but 65/45/43 stats can't survive long enough to use the boosts. Evolve into Swoobat.

Best Build

Experimental

Special Sweeper

Woobat best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

SpA

SpD

Spe

Special Sweeper Moveset

EndeavorCoverage
Skill SwapSTAB
Stored PowerSTAB
Air SlashSTAB

Recommended Teammates

GardevoirDecent

Moves List

The natural movepool does the job, but Flatter and Knock Off from the egg pool give Woobat something extra. Pair those with Future Sight and Psychic for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Attract

C—10015Normal

Lv 1

Gust

D6010035Flying

Lv 5

Confusion

—7510025Psychic

Lv 10

Endeavor

A—1005Normal

Lv 15

Air Cutter

D909525Flying

Lv 20

Imprison

D——10Psychic

Lv 25

Assurance

—6010010Dark

Lv 30

Amnesia

D——20Psychic

Lv 35

Air Slash

A1129515Flying

Lv 40

Psychic

C13510010Psychic

Lv 45

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

Lv 50

Future Sight

C18010010Psychic

Lv 55

Simple Beam

——10015Normal

TM Moves

TM78

Acrobatics

D8210015Flying

TM95

Air Slash

A1129515Flying

TR83

Ally Switch+2

———15Psychic

TR17

Amnesia

D——20Psychic

TM58

Assurance

—6010010Dark

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR29

Baton Pass

A——40Normal

TR49

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM29

Charm

D—10020Fairy

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

D9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM47

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

TM06

Fly

D1359515Flying

TR34

Future Sight

C18010010Psychic

TM28

Giga Drain

D7510010Grass

TR52

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

TR36

Heat Wave

D959010Fire

TM41

Helping Hand+5

———20Normal

TM44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TR68

Nasty Plot

A——20Dark

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

C13510010Psychic

TM69

Psycho Cut

D10510020Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

C12010010Psychic

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TR40

Skill Swap

A——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

D5010015Normal

TM62

Speed Swap

———10Psychic

TM30

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TR82

Stored Power

A3010010Psychic

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM40

Swift

D60—20Normal

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TR38

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TM70

Trick Room-7

C——5Psychic

TM56

U-turn

D7010020Bug

TR35

Uproar

D9010010Normal

TR91

Venom Drench

——10020Poison

TR69

Zen Headbutt

D1209015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Flatter

——10015Dark

Egg

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Egg

Psycho Shift

D—10010Psychic

Egg

Roost

C——10Flying

Egg

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Dual Wingbeat

D609010Flying

Tutor

Expanding Force

C12010010Psychic

Base Stats

Avg

HP65

Attack45

Defense43

Sp. Atk55

Sp. Def43

Speed72

Total323

Details

Catch Rate

Easy190 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.4 m

Weight2.1 kg

Base XP65

Abilities

Unaware

Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

Klutz

Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.

SimpleHidden Ability

Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entry

While inside a cave, if you look up and see lots of heart-shaped marks lining the walls, it’s evidence that Woobat live there.

It emits ultrasonic waves as it flutters about, searching for its prey—bug Pokémon.

Woobat Sword & Shield Guide

In Sword & Shield, For a casual playthrough, Woobat works as a placeholder. Psychic/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Swoobat. That's where the stats start mattering.

Game Availability

Since Black & White, Woobat has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Woobat has appeared steadily across every generation since.

Click a game to view version-specific details

Raichu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 Brutal SwingTM97 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 131-155%KO Brutal Swing 2x 60-71% View Raichu builds →
Jolteon Electric	B
Available Moves Moves Volt SwitchTM80 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Volt Switch 2x 118-140%KO Bite 2x 45-55% View Jolteon builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Shadow BallLv. 20 Brutal SwingTM97 Damage vs Woobat Shadow Ball 2x 90-106%KO Brutal Swing 2x 40-48% View Drifloon builds →
Golett GroundGhost	D
TM Move Moves Phantom ForceTM86 Damage vs Woobat Phantom Force 2x 110-131%KO View Golett builds →
Joltik BugElectric	D
TM Move Moves Volt SwitchTM80 Damage vs Woobat Volt Switch 2x 77-92% View Joltik builds →

Vikavolt BugElectric	B
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 181-213%KO Crunch 2x 61-72% View Vikavolt builds →
Raichu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 Brutal SwingTM97 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 124-146%KO Brutal Swing 2x 56-67% View Raichu builds →
Jolteon Electric	B
Available Moves Moves Volt SwitchTM80 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Volt Switch 2x 113-133%KO Bite 2x 44-53% View Jolteon builds →
Stunfisk GroundElectric	C
Available Moves Moves ElectrowebTM82 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Electroweb 2x 71-83% Payback 2x 38-44% View Stunfisk builds →
Thievul Dark	C
Available Move Moves SnarlLv. 12 Damage vs Woobat Snarl 2x 74-88% View Thievul builds →

Vikavolt BugElectric	B
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 185-218%KO Crunch 2x 60-72% View Vikavolt builds →
Mimikyu GhostFairy	B
Available Moves Moves Phantom ForceTM86 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Phantom Force 2x 126-149%KO Payback 2x 48-56% View Mimikyu builds →
Pangoro FightingDark	C
Available Move Moves CrunchLv. 35 Damage vs Woobat Crunch 2x 146-172%KO View Pangoro builds →
Raichu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 Brutal SwingTM97 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 126-149%KO Brutal Swing 2x 55-66% View Raichu builds →
Weavile DarkIce	A
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 1 Ice ShardLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Assurance 2x 106-125%KO Ice Shard 2x 71-84% View Weavile builds →

Vikavolt BugElectric	B
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 187-220%KO Crunch 2x 62-73% View Vikavolt builds →
Mimikyu GhostFairy	B
Available Moves Moves Phantom ForceTM86 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Phantom Force 2x 128-151%KO Payback 2x 48-57% View Mimikyu builds →
Pangoro FightingDark	C
Available Move Moves CrunchLv. 35 Damage vs Woobat Crunch 2x 147-173%KO View Pangoro builds →
Raichu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 Brutal SwingTM97 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 128-151%KO Brutal Swing 2x 57-68% View Raichu builds →
Weavile DarkIce	A
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 1 Ice ShardLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Assurance 2x 107-127%KO Ice Shard 2x 72-85% View Weavile builds →

Grimmsnarl DarkFairy	B
Available Move Moves False SurrenderLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat False Surrender 2x 137-161%KO View Grimmsnarl builds →
Vikavolt BugElectric	B
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 CrunchLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 182-214%KO Crunch 2x 60-71% View Vikavolt builds →
Mimikyu GhostFairy	B
Available Moves Moves Phantom ForceTM86 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Phantom Force 2x 122-144%KO Payback 2x 47-55% View Mimikyu builds →
Pangoro FightingDark	C
Available Move Moves CrunchLv. 35 Damage vs Woobat Crunch 2x 143-169%KO View Pangoro builds →
Raichu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltLv. 1 Brutal SwingTM97 Damage vs Woobat Thunderbolt 2x 122-144%KO Brutal Swing 2x 55-66% View Raichu builds →

Settings

Woobat Sword & Shield

Is Woobat Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?

How to Get Woobat in Sword & Shield

Where To Catch Woobat in SwSh

Woobat Weakness

What is Woobat Weak Against

Best Pokemon Against Woobat

Woobat Evolutions

How to Evolve

Breeding

SwSh Woobat Best Moveset

Best Build

Moves List

How to Read the Moves Table

Tabs

Visual Signals

CAT (Category)

Tier (S to D)

PWR (Power)

Sorting & Filter

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Egg Moves

Tutor Moves

Base Stats

Woobat Sword & Shield Guide