Type matchups
Damage Swalot takes from each attacking type.
As a Poison type, Swalot has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 73
- Defense
- 83
- Sp. Atk
- 73
- Sp. Def
- 83
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 467
Swalot has a base stat total of 467, higher than 49% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). Its Attack (73) and Sp. Atk (73) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 100 HP, 83 Defense and 83 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Swalot can have the abilities Liquid Ooze, Sticky Hold and Gluttony.
How to beat Swalot
Swalot takes 2× damage from Ground and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Solgaleo hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Swalot's Poison moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Swalot's Poison moves. Metagross hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Swalot's Poison moves.
Evolution
Swalot is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Gulpin → Swalot), evolving from Gulpin.
Best counters to Swalot
Frequently asked questions
What is Swalot weak to?
As a Poison type, Swalot takes super-effective damage from Ground and Psychic moves.
What is Swalot resistant to?
Swalot resists Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Swalot?
Strong type-based picks include Solgaleo, Dusk Necrozma and Metagross, which hit Swalot with super-effective attacks.