Swellow Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

60

Attack

85

Defense

60

Sp. Atk

75

Sp. Def

50

Speed

125

Total

455

Evolution

1. Taillow
2. →
   Swellow

Best counters to Swellow

• StakatakaHits for 2×
• AggronHits for 2×
• ProbopassHits for 2×
• BastiodonHits for 2×
• LaironHits for 2×
• ShieldonHits for 2×

Other Normal/Flying Pokémon

• Pidgey
• Pidgeotto
• Pidgeot
• Mega Pidgeot
• Spearow
• Fearow
• Farfetch’d
• Doduo
• Dodrio
• Hoothoot
• Noctowl
• Taillow

Frequently asked questions

What is Swellow weak to?

As a Normal/Flying type, Swellow takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.

What is Swellow resistant to?

Swellow resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.

What are the best counters to Swellow?

Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Swellow with super-effective attacks.