#541 Swadloon

#541 Swadloon

Height0.5 m(1'08")
Weight7.3 kg(16.1 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 5

Swadloon's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 55
251
Attack 63
162
Defense 90
216
Sp. Atk 50
136
Sp. Def 80
196
Speed 42
120
1081
Type Effectiveness

Swadloon Abilities

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

OvercoatHidden

Protects against damage from weather.

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Swadloon Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Razor Leafgrassphysical5595Level 1Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
String Shotbugstatus95Level 1The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
ProtectnormalstatusLevel 1This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Bug Bitebugphysical60100Level 1The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Struggle Bugbugspecial50100Level 22The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
EndurenormalstatusLevel 29The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Sticky WebbugstatusLevel 31The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.
Bug Buzzbugspecial90100Level 36The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Flailnormalphysical100Level 43The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Baton PassnormalstatusTMThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Charmfairystatus100TMThe user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Electrowebelectricspecial5595TMThe user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100TMA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Grassy Glidegrassphysical55100TMGliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Grassy TerraingrassstatusTMThe user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.
Iron DefensesteelstatusTMThe user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Light ScreenpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Lungebugphysical80100TMThe user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Magical Leafgrassspecial60TMThe user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Pouncebugphysical50100TMThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Seed Bombgrassphysical80100TMThe user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Skitter Smackbugphysical7090TMThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Screechnormalstatus85EggAn earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Snorenormalspecial50100EggThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Switcheroodarkstatus100EggThe user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
SynthesisgrassstatusEggThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Worry Seedgrassstatus100EggA seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.

Swadloon Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Black

Forests where Swadloon live have superb foliage because the nutrients they make from fallen leaves nourish the plant life.

White

It protects itself from the cold by wrapping up in leaves. It stays on the move, eating leaves in forests.

Black 2

Preferring dark, damp places, it spends the entire day eating fallen leaves that lie around it.

In Other Languages

Swadloon's Japanese name is Kurumayu (クルマユ). Here are all the official names for Swadloon across different languages:

JapaneseクルマユKurumayu
Korean두르쿤
Chinese (Traditional)寶包繭
FrenchCouverdure
GermanFolikon
SpanishSwadloon
ItalianSwadloon
Chinese (Simplified)宝包茧

Swadloon Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate120
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience133

How to Get Swadloon

Swadloon can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Swadloon in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Swadloon

Swadloon is a Bug/Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 380, Swadloon is classified as a Leaf-Wrapped Pokémon and is part of the Sewaddle → Swadloon → Leavanny evolution line.

In competitive play, Swadloon is placed in the Monotype tier where it holds a 0.07% usage rate. Its key abilities are Leaf Guard and Chlorophyll and Overcoat, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a sun sweeper. Swadloon is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Swadloon can learn 60 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Synthesis, Sticky Web, Lunge, Iron Defense. Standing at 0.5m tall and weighing 7.3kg, Swadloon has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.