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Swellow (オオスバメ Ohsubame)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#277
		Evolves From:	Taillow
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation III
		Pronunciation:	$SWELL-low$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	60	Species:	Swallow Pokémon
Attack:	85	Type(s):	Normal/Flying
Defense:	60	Height:	2'04"
Special Atk:	50	Weight:	43.7 lbs
Special Def:	50	Abilities:	Guts Scrappy (Dream World)
Speed:	125	Pokédex Color:	Blue
Stat Total:	430	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
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Swellow (Japanese: オオスバメ Ohsubame) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Evolution

Swellow evolves from Taillow at level 22.

In the anime

A shiny Swellow appeared in the episode Sky High Gym Battle!, belonging to the Fortree City gym leader Winona. Ash also possesses a Swellow.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Swellow Locations
Ruby/ Sapphire	Route 115	Rare
Emerald	Route 115	Rare
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Trade	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Route 213 (Poké Radar)	Uncommon
Platinum	Route 213 (Poké Radar)	Uncommon
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Trade	None
Black/White	Route 13, Giant Chasm	Uncommon

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Swellow Locations
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 4, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Taillow
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Concealed Ruins (B16F-B29F) World Abyss (B9F-B29F) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Union Road

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Swellow did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Swellow did not appear during the Generation II games.
Ruby
Swellow flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This Pokémon dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by Swellow's clawed feet, preventing escape.
Sapphire
Swellow is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two Swellow are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other's wings.
Emerald
A Swellow dives upon prey from far above. It never misses its targets. It takes to the skies in search of lands with a warm climate.
FireRed
If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
LeafGreen
If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
Diamond
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Pearl
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Platinum
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
HeartGold
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
SoulSilver
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
Black
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
White
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Black 2
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White 2
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Side game data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No.	Pokémon		Group	Field Move		Poké Assist
R-007		Swellow	Flying		Cut 2		Flying
Capture Points*			On Sight**
600			No reaction.
Browser Entry
It whips up gusts with its wings to attack. It also rams targets.
* - This is the amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon). ** - This is the reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Swellow did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Swellow did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back


Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back




Black	White				Back