Shadow Swellow

Shadow Swellow is a Normal- and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Swellow has a maximum CP of 2,170. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Swellow is Wing Attack and Sky Attack.

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's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Flying-type

#96

Great League

#955

Shadow Swellow Type Chart

Shadow Swellow takes increased damage from:

Electric160.0%

Ice160.0%

Rock160.0%

Shadow Swellow takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Ground39.1%

Bug62.5%

Grass62.5%

Shadow Swellow best moveset

Wing Attack + Sky Attack

Wing Attack

Sky Attack

The best Flying-type moveset for Shadow Swellow is Wing Attack and Sky Attack (12.27 DPS, 126.5 TDO). In raids, Shadow Swellow ranks #96 among Flying-type attackers (D Tier).

8 of 8 matches

Data table

1.	Wing Attack	Sky Attack	9.89	12.27	126.5
2.	Steel Wing	Sky Attack	9.61	11.91	122.8
3.	Wing Attack	Brave Bird	8.93	11.08	114.3
4.	Steel Wing	Brave Bird	8.56	10.62	109.5
5.	Steel Wing	Aerial Ace	8.52	10.56	109.0
6.	Wing Attack	Aerial Ace	8.40	10.41	107.4
7.	Wing Attack	Frustration	0	0.10	0
8.	Steel Wing	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Wing Attack10111.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 11
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 8

Effects
Wing Attack has no special effects.
See Wing Attack details page ↗
Steel Wing1481.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 14
Energy 8
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.7s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 7
Energy 5

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

Damage	10
Energy	11
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Damage	14
Energy	8
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.7s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	5

Charged Attacks

Brave Bird1301002.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 130
Energy 100
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Brave Bird has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Defense by 42.9%
See Brave Bird details page ↗
Sky Attack80502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50

Effects
Sky Attack has no special effects.
See Sky Attack details page ↗
Aerial Ace55332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Aerial Ace has no special effects.
See Aerial Ace details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

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

Damage	130
Energy	100
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.6s

Damage	130
Energy	55

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 1.7s

Damage	75
Energy	50

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Swellow can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Swellow can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Swellow CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Swellow maxes out at 2,170 CP. Raid catches are 986 to 1,097 CP, or 1,232 to 1,371 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 776 to 823 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2170 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	776 CP - 823 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1034 CP - 1097 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	986 CP - 1097 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1232 CP - 1371 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Swellow’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	27 CP	2	85 CP	3	143 CP
4	201 CP	5	259 CP	6	316 CP
7	374 CP	8	432 CP	9	490 CP
10	548 CP	11	603 CP	12	658 CP
13	713 CP	14	768 CP	15	823 CP
16	877 CP	17	932 CP	18	987 CP
19	1042 CP	20	1097 CP	21	1152 CP
22	1206 CP	23	1261 CP	24	1316 CP
25	1371 CP	26	1426 CP	27	1481 CP
28	1536 CP	29	1591 CP	30	1645 CP
31	1673 CP	32	1700 CP	33	1728 CP
34	1755 CP	35	1783 CP	36	1810 CP
37	1837 CP	38	1865 CP	39	1892 CP
40	1920 CP	41	1944 CP	42	1969 CP
43	1993 CP	44	2018 CP	45	2043 CP
46	2068 CP	47	2094 CP	48	2119 CP
49	2145 CP	50	2170 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Swellow

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Swellow’s Normal and Flying-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Swellow.

Normal

Flying

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#277
Height	0.71 m
Weight	19.8 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

How to purify Shadow Swellow

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Taillow	50 Candy	Swellow

Taillow evolves into Swellow which costs 50 Candy.

Shadow Swellow family

Shadow Swellow’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.35 m	0.36 m	0.71 m	1.07 m	1.42 m

Size bounds

Shadow Swellow's height ranges from 0.3479 m to 1.42 m, with the average being 0.71 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.3479 m1′02″	0.355 m1′02″
XS	0.355 m1′02″	0.5325 m1′09″
M	0.5325 m1′09″	0.8875 m2′11″
XL	0.8875 m2′11″	1.065 m3′06″
XXL	1.065 m3′06″	1.42 m4′08″

Encounter data

Movement type: Flying
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Swellow from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Swellow

Shadow Swellow high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Swellow. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Swellow Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	SWELLOW flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This POKéMON dives at a steep angle assoon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by SWELLOW’s clawed feet, preventing escape.
Sapphire	SWELLOW is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two SWELLOW are gathered, theydiligently take care of cleaning each other’s wings.
Emerald	A SWELLOW dives upon prey from far above. It never misses its targets. It takes to the skies in search of lands with a warm climate.
FireRed, LeafGreen	If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
X	If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
Y	It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
Omega Ruby	Swellow flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This Pokémon dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by Swellow’s clawed feet, preventing escape.
Alpha Sapphire	Swellow is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two Swellow are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other’s wings.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Swellow’s best moves are Wing Attack and Sky Attack, for 12.27 DPS and 126.5 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Swellow’s strengths and weaknesses?

Normal and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, and Ground-type moves.

How does Shadow Swellow perform in Raids?

Shadow Swellow ranks #96 among Flying-type attackers (D Tier).

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

Shadow Swellow tops out at 1,920 CP at Level 40 and 2,170 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.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swellow?

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

Shadow Swellow Stats and Max CP

Shadow Swellow's Tier Ranking

Shadow Swellow Type Chart

Shadow Swellow takes increased damage from:

Shadow Swellow takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Normal

Flying

Evolution Chart

Shadow Swellow family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Swellow

Shadow Swellow high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Swellow’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Swellow perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Swellow be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Swellow Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swellow?

Overview and stats

Shadow Swellow Stats and Max CP

Shadow Swellow's Tier Ranking

Shadow Swellow Type Chart

Shadow Swellow takes increased damage from:

Shadow Swellow takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Normal

Flying

Evolution Chart

Shadow Swellow family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Swellow

Shadow Swellow high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Swellow’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Swellow perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Swellow be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Swellow Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swellow?