Type matchups
Damage Swablu takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Flying type, Swablu has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 28 other Pokémon share the Normal/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 310
Swablu has a base stat total of 310, higher than 18% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (75). Its Attack (40) and Sp. Atk (40) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 60 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Swablu can have the abilities Natural Cure and Cloud Nine.
How to beat Swablu
Swablu takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Ghost moves have no effect on it and Bug and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Aggron hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Probopass hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves.
Evolution
Swablu is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Swablu → Altaria) and evolves into Altaria.
Best counters to Swablu
Other Normal/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Swablu weak to?
As a Normal/Flying type, Swablu takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Swablu resistant to?
Swablu resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What are the best counters to Swablu?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Swablu with super-effective attacks.