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Swanna Weakness & Counters

Weak toElectric4×Rock2×
Swanna

Type matchups

Damage Swanna takes from each attacking type.

4×

Weak to (4×)

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×
0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Water/Flying type, Swanna has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Water/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP
75
Attack
87
Defense
63
Sp. Atk
87
Sp. Def
63
Speed
98
Total
473

Swanna has a base stat total of 473, higher than 51% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (98). Its Attack (87) and Sp. Atk (87) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 98 beats 80% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 75 HP, 63 Defense and 63 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Swanna can have the abilities Keen Eye, Big Pecks and Hydration.

How to beat Swanna

The best way to beat Swanna is with Electric moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire and Water moves are resisted.

Good counters: Zekrom hits for 4× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Water and Flying moves. Miraidon hits for 4× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Water and Flying moves. Raging Bolt hits for 4× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Water and Flying moves.

Evolution

Swanna is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Ducklett → Swanna), evolving from Ducklett.

Frequently asked questions

What is Swanna weak to?

As a Water/Flying type, Swanna takes super-effective damage from Electric (4×) and Rock moves.

What is Swanna resistant to?

Swanna resists Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire and Water moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Swanna?

Strong type-based picks include Zekrom, Miraidon and Raging Bolt, which hit Swanna with super-effective attacks.