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Taillow (Japanese: スバメ, HepburnSubame) (TAY-low[1]) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Taillow concept art

Concept artwork of Taillow.

Taillow has the tail of a swallow. Its stomach is mainly white, while up near the neck it begins to turn a red/pink. At the top of the end, there is a small triangle where the red/pink color ends and where it begins to turn blue. The blue looks like hair on the head. Its talons are a creamish color. It also has a blue tail.

In Pokémon GO, Taillow's neck and forehead became light red.

Evolution[]

Taillow evolves into Swellow once it reaches level 22.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Route 104, Route 115, Route 116, and Petalburg Woods Common
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Route 104, Route 115, Route 116, Petalburg Woods Common
Diamond and Pearl Breed Swellow None
Platinum Breed Swellow None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Headbutt Trees Common
Black and White Breed Swellow None

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 3
Endless Level 19
Forever Level 19
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Joyous Tower (2F-4F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Concealed Ruins (B1F-B15F)
World Abyss (B1F-B8F)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest
East Road
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Ranger School
School Path
Vientown
Vien Forest


Pokédex entries[]

  • Ruby

    Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.

  • Sapphire

    Taillow is young - it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on Wurmple that live in forests.

  • FireRed

    It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.

  • LeafGreen

    It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.

  • Emerald

    Although it is small, it is very courageous. It will take on a larger Skarmory on an equal footing. However, its will weakens if it becomes hungry.

  • Diamond

    It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

  • Pearl

    It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

  • Platinum

    It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

  • HeartGold

    When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey.

  • SoulSilver

    When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey.

  • Black

    It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

  • White

    It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

  • Black 2

    It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

  • White 2

    It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

  • X

    It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

  • Y

    It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.

  • Omega Ruby

    Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Taillow is young—it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on Wurmple that live in forests.


Side game data[]

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No. Pokémon Group Field Move Poké Assist
R-006 PR Taillow Sprite Taillow Flying SOA Cut 1 Cut 1 PA Flying SofA Flying
Capture Points[Notes 1] 56 On Sight[Notes 2] Flies away.
Browser Entry
It whips up gusts with its wings to attack.
Notes
  1. ^ The amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon)
  2. ^ The reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it

Stats[]

Stats
HP
40
Attack
55
Defense
30
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
30
Speed
85
Total
270

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
5 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
13 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
17 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
21 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
25 Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
29 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
33 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
37 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
41 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
45 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1XY
1ORAS
Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
4XY
5ORAS
Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
7XY
9ORAS
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
13XY
13ORAS
Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
19XY
17ORAS
Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
34XY
21ORAS
Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
N/AXY
25ORAS
Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 2 0 ♥
43XY
29ORAS
Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
53XY
33ORAS
Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 1 4 ♥
26XY
37ORAS
Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
N/AXY
41ORAS
Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
4 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
13 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
19 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
26 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
34 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
43 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
53 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
4 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0
8 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
13 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3
19 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
26 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
34 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
43 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 2
53 Air Slash 75 90% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
4 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 1 3 ♥
8 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
13 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
19 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
26 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
34 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
43 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM76 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM83 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3
TM51 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 0
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Smart 1
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 2 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Boomburst Noivern 140 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Brave Bird Farfetch'd, Taillow, Swellow, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary, Talonflame, Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Defog Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Hurricane Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Wingull, Pelipper, Ducklett, Swanna, Noibat, Noivern, Oricorio 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Mirror Move Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow, Swablu, Chatot, Sigilyph, Oricorio —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow, Honchkrow, Wingull 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Rage Doduo, Dodrio 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Refresh Swablu, Altaria —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Roost Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Wingull, Pelipper, Chatot, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Ducklett, Swanna, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame, Noibat, Noivern, Pikipek, Trumbeak, Toucannon, Oricorio —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Sky Attack Noctowl, Altaria, Togekiss, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Sigilyph 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Steel Wing Skarmory, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Supersonic Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Aerodactyl, Wingull, Pelipper, Noibat, Noivern, Pikipek, Trumbeak, Toucannon 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Whirlwind Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Sigilyph, Rufflet, Braviary, Noibat, Noivern —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Boomburst Noivern 140 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Tough 4 4 ♥
Brave Bird Farfetch'd, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary, Talonflame 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
Defog Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Mirror Move Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow, Swablu, Altaria, Chatot, Sigilyph —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow, Honchkrow, Wingull 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 1 ♥
Rage Doduo, Dodrio 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 1 3 ♥
Refresh Swablu, Altaria —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Roost Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Wingull, Pelipper, Chatot, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Ducklett, Swanna, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame, Noibat, Noivern —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Sky Attack Noctowl, Altaria, Togekiss, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Sigilyph 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Steel Wing Skarmory, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Supersonic Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Aerodactyl, Wingull, Pelipper 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Whirlwind Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Sigilyph, Rufflet, Braviary, Noibat, Noivern —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Brave Bird Farfetch'd, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Defog Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Mirror Move Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow, Swablu, Altaria, Chatot, Sigilyph —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow, Honchkrow, Wingull 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Rage Doduo, Dodrio 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Refresh Swablu, Altaria —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Roost Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Wingull, Pelipper, Chatot, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Ducklett, Swanna —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Sky Attack Noctowl, Altaria, Togekiss, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Sigilyph 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Steel Wing Skarmory 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Supersonic Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Aerodactyl, Wingull, Pelipper 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Whirlwind Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Sigilyph, Rufflet, Braviary 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Brave Bird Starly, Staravia, Staraptor 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 2
Mirror Move Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow, Honchkrow, Wingull, Pelipper 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 1
Rage Doduo, Dodrio 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 0
Refresh Swablu, Altaria —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
Sky Attack Noctowl, Altaria, Togekiss 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1
Supersonic Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Aerodactyl, Wingull, Pelipper 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
Whirlwind Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Mirror Move Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Spearow, Fearow —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 1 0 ♥
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow, Wingull, Pelipper 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 1 ♥
Rage Doduo, Dodrio 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
Refresh Swablu, Altaria —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Sky Attack Altaria 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
Supersonic Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Aerodactyl, Wingull, Pelipper 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Endeavor ORAS 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 3
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
Twister  40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Sky Attack XD 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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Taillow is based on the barn swallow, a globally common species known for its speed and ability to make sharp turns while pursuing airborne prey.

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Taillow may come from tail and swallow.

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  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 373. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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