Shadow Swellow

Table of Contents

Shadow Swellow is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Swellow is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

Shadow Swellow's maximum Combat Power stat is 2170 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Wing Attack / Sky Attack. Shadow Swellow encounters are boosted during Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Shiny Shadow Swellow is available! ✨

Shadow Swellow Stats and Max CP

185 ATK
124 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2170 CP
Lvl 40
1920 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1371 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1097 CP
Lvl 15 Research
823 CP

Shadow Swellow Type Chart

Shadow Swellow takes increased damage from:Shadow Swellow takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Electric
  • Ice
  • Rock
Shadow Swellow takes reduced damage from:Shadow Swellow takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Bug
  • Grass
-60.9%
  • Ghost
  • Ground

Moves Analysis

Moves

Wing Attack + Sky Attack

Shadow Swellow's best Flying-type moveset is Wing Attack / Sky Attack, with 11.01 DPS and 101.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Swellow ranks #81 (F Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FlyingWing Attack FlyingSky Attack 11.01101.08.66
      2.SteelSteel Wing FlyingSky Attack 10.6797.98.39
      3.FlyingWing Attack FlyingBrave Bird 9.7189.17.63
      4.SteelSteel Wing FlyingAerial Ace 9.6888.97.61
      5.FlyingWing Attack FlyingAerial Ace 9.5387.47.49
      6.SteelSteel Wing FlyingBrave Bird 9.2785.07.29
      7.FlyingWing Attack NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.SteelSteel Wing NormalFrustration 0.1000
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Swellow's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Swellow's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Swellow has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • FlyingWing AttackDamage10Energy11Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Wing Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy11
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Wing Attack has no special effects.
        See Wing Attack details page ↗
      • SteelSteel WingDamage14Energy8Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Steel Wing
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage14
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.7s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy5

        Effects
        Steel Wing has no special effects.
        See Steel Wing details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • FlyingBrave BirdDamage130Energy100Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Brave Bird
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage130
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Brave Bird has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease User's Defense by 42.9%
        See Brave Bird details page ↗
      • FlyingSky AttackDamage80Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Sky Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sky Attack has no special effects.
        See Sky Attack details page ↗
      • FlyingAerial AceDamage55Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Aerial Ace has no special effects.
        See Aerial Ace details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration details page ↗

      Shadow Swellow in the meta

      Shadow Swellow in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Not ranked
      FlyingFlying-type Attacker

      Recommended moves

      Not yet analysed, come back soon!

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Great LeagueGreat League

      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Hoenn
      Pokédex Number#277
      Height0.71 m
      Weight19.8 kg
      RegionGeneration 3
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Swellow family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Swellow in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Taillow Pokémon GOTaillow
      Swellow Pokémon GOSwellow
      Shadow Taillow Pokémon GOShadow Taillow
      Shadow Swellow Pokémon GOShadow Swellow
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Swellow
      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Swellow CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Swellow's has 2170 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Swellow obtained from Raids can be encountered from 986 CP to 1097 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1232 CP to 1371 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Swellow can be found in the 776 CP to 823 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2170 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch776 CP - 823 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1034 CP - 1097 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids986 CP - 1097 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      1232 CP - 1371 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow Swellow Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      127 CP285 CP3143 CP
      4201 CP5259 CP6316 CP
      7374 CP8432 CP9490 CP
      10548 CP11603 CP12658 CP
      13713 CP14768 CP15823 CP
      16877 CP17932 CP18987 CP
      191042 CP201097 CP211152 CP
      221206 CP231261 CP241316 CP
      251371 CP261426 CP271481 CP
      281536 CP291591 CP301645 CP
      311673 CP321700 CP331728 CP
      341755 CP351783 CP361810 CP
      371837 CP381865 CP391892 CP
      401920 CP411944 CP421969 CP
      431993 CP442018 CP452043 CP
      462068 CP472094 CP482119 CP
      492145 CP502170 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Swellow

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Swellow's Normal and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Swellow.

      Normal Normal

      Flying Flying

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Swellow Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Swellow Candy360 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Swellow Candy12 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Swellow Candy-

      Shadow Swellow Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Swellow from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Swellow in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Shadow Swellow Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Swellow Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Swellow Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Swellow Candy12 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Swellow Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Swellow Candy24 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Swellow Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Swellow Candy36 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Swellow Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Swellow Candy48 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Swellow Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Swellow Candy63 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Swellow Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Swellow Candy78 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Swellow Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Swellow Candy93 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Swellow Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Swellow Candy108 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Swellow Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Swellow Candy126 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Swellow Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Swellow Candy144 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Swellow Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Swellow Candy162 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Swellow Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Swellow Candy180 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Swellow Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Swellow Candy201 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Swellow Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Swellow Candy222 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Swellow Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Swellow Candy243 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Swellow Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Swellow Candy264 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Swellow Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Swellow Candy288 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Swellow Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Swellow Candy312 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Swellow Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Swellow Candy336 Shadow Swellow Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Swellow Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Swellow Candy360 Shadow Swellow Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Swellow

      Shadow Swellow high resolution sprites

      Shadow Swellow Pokédex entries

      Hoenn

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Swellow’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Swellow is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Shadow Swellow in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Shadow Swellow in Pokémon GO are Wing Attack and Sky Attack. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.008 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 101.038.

      How does Shadow Swellow perform in Raids?

      Shadow Swellow's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Shadow Swellow rank as a Normal-type attacker?

      Shadow Swellow's performance as a Normal-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Shadow Swellow rank as a Flying-type attacker?

      Shadow Swellow is an F-Tier Flying-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swellow?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swellow: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, Mega Audino, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

      What is Shadow Swellow’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Shadow Swellow’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1920 CP and 2170 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Swellow be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Swellow can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Swellow Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Swellow cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.