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{{CharacterPokémonBox
{{Pokémon Character Box
 
|name = Ash's Swellow
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|image = Ash Swellow.png
 
|trainer = Ash Ketchum
|japanese = Satoshi's Ohsubame
 
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|media = anime
|image = Ash Swellow.png
 
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|series = Ruby and Sapphire; Diamond and Pearl; Journeys
|trainer = Ash
 
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|evolve_in = {{Episode|RS080}}
|debut = AG004: You Never Can Taillow
 
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|stage_duration = 76
|location = At Professor Oak's Laboratory
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|location = At Professor Oak's Laboratory
|gender = Unknown
 
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|ja_name = サトシのオオスバメ
|ability = [[Guts]] <Small>(dub only)</Small>
 
 
|ja_romaji = Satoshi no Ohsubame
|episodesuntilevolved = '''76''' episodes as Taillow
 
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|ja_romaji_lit = Satoshi no Oosubame
|evolvesin = [[That's Just Swellow]]|type2 = flying
 
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|ja_interwiki =
|type = normal}}
 
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|ja_voice = [[Unshō Ishizuka]]
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|en_voice = {{Unbulleted list|[[Darren Dunstan]] (4Kids)|[[Jimmy Zoppi]] (TPCi)}}
   
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|2-name = Ash's Taillow
'''Ash's Swellow''' is a {{type|normal}}/{{type|flying}}-[[type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] owned by [[Ash]]. It is the first [[Pokémon]] caught by [[Ash]] when he first came to [[Hoenn]].
 
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|2-image = Ash Taillow.png
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|2-ability = Guts
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|2-debut = {{Episode|RS004}}
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|2-ja_name = サトシのスバメ
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|2-ja_romaji = Satoshi no Subame
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|2-ja_voice = [[Natsuki Yoshihara]]
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|2-en_voice = [[Kayzie Rogers]]
 
|2-captured_in = "You Never Can Taillow'"
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|2-captured_location = [[Petalburg Woods]]
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}}
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This '''Swellow''' is a {{type|Normal}}/{{type|Flying}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] owned by [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]. It is the first [[Pokémon]] caught by Ash when he first came to [[Hoenn]].
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==Personality==
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As a Taillow, it shows as the leader of its flock and was responsible for stealing food such as Max's chocolate cookies. In battles, it shows its vigilance in fighting but it is also stubborn when it was not backing down the fight despite being battle with a type disadvantage. It has the will to fight other Pokémon while in the brink of fainting which made Ash capture it to end the match. It is also seen as a nice Pokémon after being defeated. As a Swellow, it shows its seriousness and serves as an aerial scout for recon similar to Noctowl and the other bird-like Flying-Type Pokémon Ash had caught.
   
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
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{{Incomplete|Needs citations/references.}}
===Hoenn===
 
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===Ruby and Sapphire series===
[[File:Pokémon Advacned Episode 4.png|thumb|225px|Swellow as a Taillow]]
 
 
Ash first captured Swellow when it was a [[Taillow]]. It had stolen [[Max]]'s chocolate and engaged in a battle with [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]. Despite having a type-disadvantage against Electric-types, Taillow stubbornly continued to fight until it succumbed to its exhaustion and was captured.
   
 
Taillow first battled [[Nicholai's Zigzagoon]]. Since it was its first major Pokémon battle with Ash, Taillow's skills matched with the opponent's as well. The battle's end was unknown. Taillow fought and lost to [[Anthony's Pelipper]] when a [[Anthony's Magby|Magby]] inside used [[Flamethrower]] on it.
Ash first captured Swellow in "[[AG004: You Never Can Taillow|You Never Can Taillow!]]," when it was just a little [[Taillow]]. It had stolen Max's chocolate and engaged in a battle with [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]. Despite having a type-disadvantage against electric types, Taillow stubbornly continued to fight until it succumbed to its exhaustion and was captured.
 
   
 
Taillow had its first [[Gym]] battle with Ash against [[Brawly's Machop]]. It landed powerful hits from [[Wing Attack]], but was taken out by a devastating [[Cross Chop]]. In the rematch, it was switched out for [[Ash's Corphish|Corphish]].
Taillow first battled Nicholai's Zigzagoon in [[AG005: In the Knicker of Time!|In the Knicker of Time!]]. Since it was its first major Pokemon battle with Ash, Taillow's skills matched with the opponent's as well. The battle's end was unknown. In [[AG010: You Said a Mouthful|You Said a Mouthful!]], Taillow fought and lost to Anthony's Pelipper with a Magby inside used Flamethrower on it.
 
   
 
Taillow battled [[Drew's Roserade|Drew's Roselia]] and managed to outmatch a powerful [[Petal Dance]], but got paralyzed by [[Stun Spore]] after coming in too close and losing the match. It also lost to [[May's Blaziken|May's Torchic]] after exposure to [[Ember]].
Taillow had its first Gym battle with Ash in [[AG020: Brave the Wave|Brave the Wave!]], where it fought against [[Brawly's Machop]]. It landed powerful hits from Wing Attack, but was taken out by a devastating Cross Chop. In the rematch, he was switched out for Corphish.
 
   
 
It also entered with Ash in the [[PokéRinger]] tournament. Using its determination and strong aerial skills, Taillow managed to get to the final round of the tournament. Taillow and Ash faced [[James]] with [[Jessie's Dustox]]. In the battle, they fought strongly until a sandstorm appeared. Taillow flew in the storm, but was immobilized in the process. With strong and persistent confidence, Taillow suddenly yells to evolved into Swellow and broke free from the sandstorm with Wing Attack and flung the ring onto the goal and won. Swellow also manages to cut off the net using Wing Attack to rescue the captured Pokémon allowing Pikachu blasts them off with his Thunderbolt.
In "[[AG050|Pros and Con Artists!]]," Taillow battled Drew's Roselia and managed to outmatch a powerful Petal Dance, but got paralyzed by Stun Spore after coming in too close and losing the match. It also lost to [[May's Torchic]] after exposure to Ember.
 
   
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[[File:RS085 13.jpg|thumb|left|Ash's Swellow battles against Winona's Swellow.]]
In "[[AG080|That's Just Swellow!]]," it was entered with [[Ash]] in the PokéRinger tournament. Using its determination and strong aerial skills, Taillow managed to get to the final round of the tournament. Taillow and Ash faced James with [[Jessie's Dustox]]. In the battle, they fought strongly until a sandstorm appeared. Taillow flew in the storm, but was immobilized in the process. With strong and persistent confidence, Taillow suddenly evolved into Swellow and broke free from the sandstorm with Wing Attack and flung the ring onto the goal and won.
 
 
After evolving during the Pokémon Ring Contest, Swellow has partaken in many of Ash's battles in Gyms and [[Pokémon League|Leagues]] and has got a good amount of wins under its wing. It participated in Ash's sixth Gym battle with Flying-typed Gym Leader [[Winona (anime)|Winona]] of [[Fortree City]]. It fought her [[Winona's Swellow|Shiny Swellow]], despite it having more powerful attacks including [[Hyper Beam]]. Ash's Swellow recovered after taking hits from Hyper Beam and created a dust cloud to blind her Swellow while slowing it down and taking it out with a Wing Attack, winning Ash's [[Feather Badge]].
   
 
Ash later taught Swellow how to use [[Aerial Ace]]. They struggled, but managed to master it with help from Vladimir's Pidgeotto.
After evolving during the Pokémon Ring Contest, Swellow has partaken in many of Ash's battles in Gyms and Leagues and has got a good amount of wins under its wing. In [[AG085: Sky High Gym Battle!|Sky High Gym Battle!]], it participated in Ash's sixth Gym battle with Flying-typed Gym Leader Winona of Fortree City. It fought her [[Winona's Swellow|Shiny Swellow]], despite it having more powerful attacks including Hyper Beam. Ash's Swellow recovered after taking hits from Hyper Beam and created a dust cloud to blind her Swellow while slowing it down and taking it out with a Wing Attack, winning Ash's [[Feather Badge]].
 
   
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Swellow continued to become strong and determined like Ash. It teamed up with Pikachu in two double battles with [[Tate and Liza (anime)|Tate and Liza]] in the [[Mossdeep City Gym]]. The first battle was interrupted by [[Team Rocket]]. During the second battle, Swellow and Pikachu struggled against the two Gym Leaders' Pokémon. Swellow used its new technique, [[Double Team (move)|Double Team]], to distract the two opponents while in the air. Pikachu then used Thunder in the clouds, which hit them both. By storing the electricity in their bodies, Swellow and Pikachu turned it into Thunder Armor, and Swellow used it to take down [[Liza's Lunatone (anime)|Lunatone]] with a powerful Aerial Ace while Pikachu defeated [[Tate's Solrock (anime)|Solrock]] with [[Iron Tail]].
Ash later taught Swellow how to use [[Aerial Ace]] in "[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry!]]." They struggled, but managed to master it with help from Vladimir's Pidgeotto in "[[AG091|Lessons In Lilycove!]]."
 
   
Swellow continued to become strong and determined like Ash. In "[[AG100: Solid as a Solrock|Solid as a Solrock]]," it teamed up with Pikachu in two double battles with Tate and Liza in the Mossdeep City Gym. The first battle was interrupted by Team Rocket. During the second battle, Swellow and Pikachu struggled against the two Gym Leaders' Pokemon. Swellow used its new technique, Double Team, to distract the two opponents while in the air. Pikachu then used Thunder in the clouds, which hit them both. By storing the electricity in their bodies, Swellow and Pikachu turned it into Thunder Armor, and Swellow used it take down Lunatone with a powerful Aerial Ace while Pikachu defeated Solrock with [[Iron Tail]]. Swellow was used to battle Juan in [[AG111: Eight Ain't Enough|Eight Ain't Enough]] during his Gym battle at the Sootopolis Gym. It then strongly fought against his [[Juan's Whiscash|Wiscash]], but got [[Tickle]]d and hit by Hyper Beam. It then recovered and knocked it into the air using Aerial Ace. In the air, it dodges Hyper Beam and slams Whiscash with a powerful Quick Attack, sending Whiscash into the water. But before it did, Swellow knocked it out with Aerial Ace. Against Juan's final Pokemon, [[Juan's Milotic|Milotic]], struggled hard to fight off the {{Type|Water}}-type by dodging Hydro Pump and struck with Aerial Ace. After using Double Team, Milotic used Twister to destroy the clones and hit Swellow, knocking it out.
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Swellow was used to battle [[Juan (anime)|Juan]] during his Gym battle at the [[Sootopolis Gym]]. It then strongly fought against his [[Juan's Whiscash|Wiscash]], but got [[Tickle]]d and hit by Hyper Beam. It then recovered and knocked it into the air using Aerial Ace. In the air, it dodges Hyper Beam and slams Whiscash with a powerful [[Quick Attack]], sending Whiscash into the water. But before it did, Swellow knocked it out with Aerial Ace. Against Juan's final Pokémon, [[Juan's Milotic|Milotic]], struggled hard to fight off the {{Type|Water}}-type by dodging [[Hydro Pump]] and struck with Aerial Ace. After using Double Team, Milotic used Twister to destroy the clones and hit Swellow, knocking it out.
   
Swellow was used in many Pokemon battles during the Ever Grande Conference in the Hoenn League. In two of these battles, the ones against Katie and Tyson, Swellow defeated two of its opponents in a row and when battling Morrison it fought his Gligar to a draw.
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Swellow was used in many Pokémon battles during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] in the [[Hoenn League]]. In two of these battles, the ones against [[Katie]] and [[Tyson (Hoenn)|Tyson]], Swellow defeated two of its opponents in a row and when battling [[Morrison]] it fought his [[Morrison's Gligar|Gligar]] to a draw.
   
 
Swellow was one of the four Pokémon besides [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] that Ash took with him to challenge the [[Battle Frontier]] in the [[Kanto]] region. It teamed up with Corphish when they fought against [[Dome Ace Tucker (anime)|Dome Ace Tucker]]'s [[Tucker's Arcanine|Arcanine]] and [[Tucker's Swampert|Swampert]]. After a long battle, Swellow landed a powerful Aerial Ace on Swampert while Corphish used [[Crabhammer]] on Arcanine, defeating them both and ending the battle.
===Battle Frontier===
 
Swellow was one of the four Pokemon besides [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] that Ash took with him to challenge the Battle Frontier in the Kanto region. It teamed up with [[Ash's Corphish|Corphish]] in "[[AG153: Tactics Theatrics|Tactics Threatics]]" where they fought against [[Dome Ace Tucker]]'s Arcanine and Swampert. After a long battle, Swellow landed a powerful Aerial Ace on Swampert while Corphish used Crabhammer on Arcanine, defeating them both and ending the battle.
 
   
Swellow was used again in "[[AG146: Ka Boom With A View!|Ka Boom With A View]]," where it fought Palace Maven Spenser who had his Venusaur defeat Ash's Heracross. After changing tactics from Ash, Swellow easily dodges Venusaur's Vine Whip and Razor Leaf attacks. At a beach, Swellow dodged all of Venusaur's attacks using a Double Team/Quick Attack combination. A powerful Aerial Ace finally defeats Venusaur. Swellow fought Claydol but was quickly defeated by [[Hyper Beam]].
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Swellow was used again when it fought [[Palace Maven Spenser (anime)|Palace Maven Spenser]] who had his [[Spenser's Venusaur|Venusaur]] defeat [[Ash's Heracross]]. After changing tactics from Ash, Swellow easily dodges Venusaur's [[Vine Whip]] and [[Razor Leaf]] attacks. At a beach, Swellow dodged all of Venusaur's attacks using a Double Team/Quick Attack combination. A powerful Aerial Ace finally defeats Venusaur. Swellow fought [[Spenser's Claydol|Claydol]] but was quickly defeated by Hyper Beam. It went up against the legendary Pokémon Deoxys.
   
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===Diamond and Pearl series===
===Sinnoh===
 
After journeying through the Battle Frontier, Swellow was left at Oak's Lab in [[Kanto]] when Ash left for his journey to Sinnoh. In [[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]], Swellow was used in the Sinnoh League battle against [[Tobias]] but was defeated by his Latios's [[Luster Purge]] without landing a single hit.
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After journeying through the Battle Frontier, Swellow was left at [[Professor Oak's Lab|Oak's Lab]] in Kanto when Ash left for his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. In [[DP189: The Semi-Final Frontier!|The Semi-Final Frontier!]], Swellow was used in the [[Sinnoh League]] battle against [[Tobias]] but was defeated by his [[Tobias' Latios|Latios]]'s [[Luster Purge]] without landing a single hit.
   
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===Black and White series===
It is set to reappear along with all of Ash's Pokemon in an upcoming episode of Best Wishes Season 2.
 
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Swellow was mentioned, along with [[Ash's Staraptor]] by Professor Oak when Ash decides to trade [[Ash's Unfezant|his Unfezant]] for [[Ash's Charizard|his Charizard]] and both will be thrilled to see a new friend.<ref name="BW118">[[BW118: The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]</ref>
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Swellow was in a photo with Ash and all of his Pokémon on the mantlepiece at his home.<ref name="BW143">[[BW143: Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]</ref>
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=== Journeys series ===
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Swellow is set to appear in [[PJ114|JN114]].
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Swellow is set to appear in [[PJ118|JN118]].
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In [[PJ146: Ash and Latios|Ash and Latios]], Ash sent Swellow to fight against an unnamed hunter along with [[Latias (anime)|Latias]] to save [[Latios (PJ146)|Latios]]. In [[PJ147: The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]], it helps Ash on finding the missing Charmander.
   
 
==Known moves==
 
==Known moves==
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{{CharacterPokémonMoveBox
{{MoveBoxTop|Type=normal|Type2=flying|image=Swellow aerial ace.jpg|imageinfo=Aerial Ace}}
 
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|img =
{{MoveBoxMid|type=flying|Peck|AG005: In the Knicker of Time!|othername=In the Knicker of Time!}} 
 
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Ash Swellow Wing Attack.png {{!}} Using Wing Attack
{{MoveBoxMid|type=flying|Wing Attack|AG008: A Tail with a Twist|othername=A Tail with a Twist}}
 
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Ash Swellow Quick Attack.png {{!}} Using Quick Attack
{{MoveBoxMid|type=normal|Quick Attack|AG020: Brave the Wave|othername=Brave the Wave|recent=yes}}
 
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Ash Swellow Aerial Ace.png {{!}} Using Aerial Ace
{{MoveBoxMid|type=flying|Aerial Ace|AG091: Lessons in Lilycove|othername=Lessons in Lilycove|recent=yes}}
 
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Ash Swellow Peck.png {{!}} Using Peck
{{MoveBoxMid|type=normal|Double Team|AG100: Solid as a Solrock|othername=Solid as a Solrock}}
 
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Ash Swellow Double Team.png {{!}} Using Double Team
{{MoveBoxEnd|Type=normal|Type2=flying}}
 
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Ash Swellow Air Slash.png {{!}} Using Air Slash
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|move =
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Peck; Flying; RS005: In the Knicker of Time! @ <ref group="Moves" name="RS??">Swellow knew this move as a Taillow, but executed it in ?</ref>
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Wing Attack; Flying; RS008: A Tail with a Twist @ <ref group="Moves" name="RS??"/>
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Quick Attack; Normal; RS020: Brave the Wave! @ <ref group="Moves" name="RS??"/>
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Aerial Ace; Flying; RS091: Lessons in Lilycove
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Double Team (move); Normal; RS100: Solid as a Solrock
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Air Slash; Flying; PJ146: Ash and Latios
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|2-img =
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Ash Taillow Peck.png {{!}} Using Peck as Taillow
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Ash Taillow Wing Attack.png {{!}} Using Wing Attack as Taillow
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Ash Taillow Quick Attack.png {{!}} Using Quick Attack as Taillow
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|2-move =
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Peck; Flying; RS005: In the Knicker of Time!
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Wing Attack; Flying; RS008: A Tail with a Twist
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Quick Attack; Normal; RS020: Brave the Wave!
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}}
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===Improvised moves===
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*[[Thunder Armor]]
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Thunder Armor.png|Thunder Armor with Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Taillow.jpg|Ash, Pikachu and Taillow
 
 
Ash and Swellow.png
EP280_Taillow_de_Ash.png|Ash's Taillow
 
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Ash with his Pokémon.png
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Ash's Hoenn Pokémon.png|Swellow with its teammates
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
   
 
{{AshPokémon}}
 
{{AshPokémon}}
   
 
[[pl:Swellow Asha]]
 
[[pl:Swellow Asha]]
[[Category:Character Pokémon that have evolved]]
 
[[Category:Normal Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Flying Pokémon]]
 

Latest revision as of 03:35, 3 March 2024

This Swellow is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon owned by Ash. It is the first Pokémon caught by Ash when he first came to Hoenn.

Personality

As a Taillow, it shows as the leader of its flock and was responsible for stealing food such as Max's chocolate cookies. In battles, it shows its vigilance in fighting but it is also stubborn when it was not backing down the fight despite being battle with a type disadvantage. It has the will to fight other Pokémon while in the brink of fainting which made Ash capture it to end the match. It is also seen as a nice Pokémon after being defeated. As a Swellow, it shows its seriousness and serves as an aerial scout for recon similar to Noctowl and the other bird-like Flying-Type Pokémon Ash had caught.

Biography

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Ruby and Sapphire series

Ash first captured Swellow when it was a Taillow. It had stolen Max's chocolate and engaged in a battle with Pikachu. Despite having a type-disadvantage against Electric-types, Taillow stubbornly continued to fight until it succumbed to its exhaustion and was captured.

Taillow first battled Nicholai's Zigzagoon. Since it was its first major Pokémon battle with Ash, Taillow's skills matched with the opponent's as well. The battle's end was unknown. Taillow fought and lost to Anthony's Pelipper when a Magby inside used Flamethrower on it.

Taillow had its first Gym battle with Ash against Brawly's Machop. It landed powerful hits from Wing Attack, but was taken out by a devastating Cross Chop. In the rematch, it was switched out for Corphish.

Taillow battled Drew's Roselia and managed to outmatch a powerful Petal Dance, but got paralyzed by Stun Spore after coming in too close and losing the match. It also lost to May's Torchic after exposure to Ember.

It also entered with Ash in the PokéRinger tournament. Using its determination and strong aerial skills, Taillow managed to get to the final round of the tournament. Taillow and Ash faced James with Jessie's Dustox. In the battle, they fought strongly until a sandstorm appeared. Taillow flew in the storm, but was immobilized in the process. With strong and persistent confidence, Taillow suddenly yells to evolved into Swellow and broke free from the sandstorm with Wing Attack and flung the ring onto the goal and won. Swellow also manages to cut off the net using Wing Attack to rescue the captured Pokémon allowing Pikachu blasts them off with his Thunderbolt.

RS085 13

Ash's Swellow battles against Winona's Swellow.

After evolving during the Pokémon Ring Contest, Swellow has partaken in many of Ash's battles in Gyms and Leagues and has got a good amount of wins under its wing. It participated in Ash's sixth Gym battle with Flying-typed Gym Leader Winona of Fortree City. It fought her Shiny Swellow, despite it having more powerful attacks including Hyper Beam. Ash's Swellow recovered after taking hits from Hyper Beam and created a dust cloud to blind her Swellow while slowing it down and taking it out with a Wing Attack, winning Ash's Feather Badge.

Ash later taught Swellow how to use Aerial Ace. They struggled, but managed to master it with help from Vladimir's Pidgeotto.

Swellow continued to become strong and determined like Ash. It teamed up with Pikachu in two double battles with Tate and Liza in the Mossdeep City Gym. The first battle was interrupted by Team Rocket. During the second battle, Swellow and Pikachu struggled against the two Gym Leaders' Pokémon. Swellow used its new technique, Double Team, to distract the two opponents while in the air. Pikachu then used Thunder in the clouds, which hit them both. By storing the electricity in their bodies, Swellow and Pikachu turned it into Thunder Armor, and Swellow used it to take down Lunatone with a powerful Aerial Ace while Pikachu defeated Solrock with Iron Tail.

Swellow was used to battle Juan during his Gym battle at the Sootopolis Gym. It then strongly fought against his Wiscash, but got Tickled and hit by Hyper Beam. It then recovered and knocked it into the air using Aerial Ace. In the air, it dodges Hyper Beam and slams Whiscash with a powerful Quick Attack, sending Whiscash into the water. But before it did, Swellow knocked it out with Aerial Ace. Against Juan's final Pokémon, Milotic, struggled hard to fight off the Water-type by dodging Hydro Pump and struck with Aerial Ace. After using Double Team, Milotic used Twister to destroy the clones and hit Swellow, knocking it out.

Swellow was used in many Pokémon battles during the Ever Grande Conference in the Hoenn League. In two of these battles, the ones against Katie and Tyson, Swellow defeated two of its opponents in a row and when battling Morrison it fought his Gligar to a draw.

Swellow was one of the four Pokémon besides Pikachu that Ash took with him to challenge the Battle Frontier in the Kanto region. It teamed up with Corphish when they fought against Dome Ace Tucker's Arcanine and Swampert. After a long battle, Swellow landed a powerful Aerial Ace on Swampert while Corphish used Crabhammer on Arcanine, defeating them both and ending the battle.

Swellow was used again when it fought Palace Maven Spenser who had his Venusaur defeat Ash's Heracross. After changing tactics from Ash, Swellow easily dodges Venusaur's Vine Whip and Razor Leaf attacks. At a beach, Swellow dodged all of Venusaur's attacks using a Double Team/Quick Attack combination. A powerful Aerial Ace finally defeats Venusaur. Swellow fought Claydol but was quickly defeated by Hyper Beam. It went up against the legendary Pokémon Deoxys.

Diamond and Pearl series

After journeying through the Battle Frontier, Swellow was left at Oak's Lab in Kanto when Ash left for his journey to Sinnoh. In The Semi-Final Frontier!, Swellow was used in the Sinnoh League battle against Tobias but was defeated by his Latios's Luster Purge without landing a single hit.

Black and White series

Swellow was mentioned, along with Ash's Staraptor by Professor Oak when Ash decides to trade his Unfezant for his Charizard and both will be thrilled to see a new friend.[1]

Swellow was in a photo with Ash and all of his Pokémon on the mantlepiece at his home.[2]

Journeys series

Swellow is set to appear in JN114.

Swellow is set to appear in JN118.

In Ash and Latios, Ash sent Swellow to fight against an unnamed hunter along with Latias to save Latios. In The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!, it helps Ash on finding the missing Charmander.

Known moves

Move notes

  1. ^ a b c Swellow knew this move as a Taillow, but executed it in ?

Improvised moves

Trivia

  • Swellow was Ash's first Hoenn Pokémon to fully evolve.

Gallery

References