Shadow Swablu

Shadow Swablu is a Normal- and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Swablu has a maximum CP of 931. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Swablu is Peck and Aerial Ace.

Shadow Swablu Stats and Max CP

76 ATK

132 DEF

128 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

931 CP

Lvl 40

824 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

588 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

470 CP

Lvl 15 Research

353 CP

Shadow Swablu's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Shadow Swablu Type Chart

Shadow Swablu takes increased damage from:

Electric160.0%

Ice160.0%

Rock160.0%

Shadow Swablu takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Ground39.1%

Bug62.5%

Grass62.5%

Shadow Swablu best moveset

Peck + Aerial Ace

Peck

Aerial Ace

The best moveset for Shadow Swablu in raids is Peck and Aerial Ace (4.72 DPS, 43.6 TDO).

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Data table

1.	Peck	Aerial Ace	3.72	4.72	43.6
2.	Peck	Ice Beam	3.61	4.58	42.3
3.	Astonish	Aerial Ace	3.31	4.21	38.8
4.	Astonish	Ice Beam	3.17	4.02	37.1
5.	Peck	Disarming Voice	3.16	4.01	37.0
6.	Astonish	Disarming Voice	2.72	3.46	31.9
7.	Peck	Frustration	0	0.10	0
8.	Astonish	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Peck10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.5s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Peck has no special effects.
See Peck details page ↗
Astonish7131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 7
Energy 13
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 12
Energy 10

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

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.9s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	12
Energy	10

Charged Attacks

Disarming Voice70334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Dragon160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.3s - 3.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 45

Effects
Disarming Voice has no special effects.
See Disarming Voice 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 ↗
Ice Beam95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.5s - 3.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Ice Beam has no special effects.
See Ice Beam 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	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.3s - 3.6s

Damage	70
Energy	45

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

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.0s

Damage	90
Energy	55

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 Swablu 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 Swablu can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Swablu CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Swablu maxes out at 931 CP. Raid catches are 397 to 470 CP, or 497 to 588 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 322 to 353 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	931 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	322 CP - 353 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	429 CP - 470 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	397 CP - 470 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	497 CP - 588 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	11 CP	2	36 CP	3	61 CP
4	86 CP	5	111 CP	6	136 CP
7	160 CP	8	185 CP	9	210 CP
10	235 CP	11	259 CP	12	282 CP
13	306 CP	14	329 CP	15	353 CP
16	376 CP	17	400 CP	18	423 CP
19	447 CP	20	470 CP	21	494 CP
22	517 CP	23	541 CP	24	565 CP
25	588 CP	26	612 CP	27	635 CP
28	659 CP	29	682 CP	30	706 CP
31	718 CP	32	729 CP	33	741 CP
34	753 CP	35	765 CP	36	776 CP
37	788 CP	38	800 CP	39	812 CP
40	824 CP	41	834 CP	42	845 CP
43	855 CP	44	866 CP	45	877 CP
46	887 CP	47	898 CP	48	909 CP
49	920 CP	50	931 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 Swablu

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

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	#333
Height	0.41 m
Weight	1.2 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	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	5 Mega Energy

How to purify Shadow Swablu

Purification cost	1 Candy
Purification cost	1000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Swablu	400 Candy	Altaria
Altaria	300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Altaria

Swablu evolves into Altaria which costs 400 Candy.
Altaria can transform into Mega Altaria through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Shadow Swablu family

Shadow Swablu’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

0.2 m	0.21 m	0.41 m	0.62 m	0.72 m

Size bounds

Shadow Swablu's height ranges from 0.2009 m to 0.7175 m, with the average being 0.41 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.2009 m0′08″	0.205 m0′08″
XS	0.205 m0′08″	0.3075 m1′00″
M	0.3075 m1′00″	0.5125 m1′08″
XL	0.5125 m1′08″	0.615 m2′00″
XXL	0.615 m2′00″	0.7175 m2′04″

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 Swablu 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 Swablu

Shadow Swablu high resolution sprites

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

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Swablu Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	SWABLU has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This POKéMON is not frightened of people.It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat.
Sapphire	SWABLU loves to make things clean. If it spots something dirty, it will wipe and polish it with its cottony wings.If its wings become dirty, this POKéMON finds a stream and showers itself.
Emerald	A POKéMON that has wings like cottony clouds. After enduring winter, in which little food is available, SWABLU flocks move closer to towns in the spring.
FireRed, LeafGreen	It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
Diamond, Pearl	Its wings are like cotton tufts. If it perches on someone’s head, it looks like a cotton hat.
Platinum, Black, White	It can’t relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	Its wings bring cottony clouds to mind. It grooms with springwater and loves to sit on heads.
Black 2, White 2	For some reason, it likes to land on people’s heads softly and act like it’s a hat.
X	For some reason, it likes to land on people’s heads softly and act like it’s a hat.
Y	It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
Omega Ruby	Swablu has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This Pokémon is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat.
Alpha Sapphire	Swablu loves to make things clean. If it spots something dirty, it will wipe and polish it with its cottony wings. If its wings become dirty, this Pokémon finds a stream and showers itself.
Sword	Its cottony wings are full of air, making them light and fluffy to the touch. Swablu takes diligent care of its wings.
Shield	Since Swablu looks like a cumulus cloud, foes can have a hard time finding it. Apparently its wings turned white over many generations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Swablu’s best moves are Peck and Aerial Ace, for 4.72 DPS and 43.6 TDO.

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

What are Shadow Swablu’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.

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

Shadow Swablu tops out at 824 CP at Level 40 and 931 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Swablu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Swablu can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Swablu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Swablu cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swablu?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swablu: 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 Swablu Stats and Max CP

Shadow Swablu's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Swablu Type Chart

Shadow Swablu takes increased damage from:

Shadow Swablu 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 Swablu family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Swablu

Shadow Swablu high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Swablu’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Swablu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Swablu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swablu?

Overview and stats

Shadow Swablu Stats and Max CP

Shadow Swablu's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Swablu Type Chart

Shadow Swablu takes increased damage from:

Shadow Swablu 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 Swablu family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Swablu

Shadow Swablu high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Swablu’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Swablu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Swablu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swablu?