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Swirlix

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Swirlix is a Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,179 CP and is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Tackle / Draining Kiss. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Swirlix Stats and Max CP

109 ATK
119 DEF
158 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1333 CP
Lvl 40
1179 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
842 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
673 CP
Lvl 15 Research
505 CP

Swirlix's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Swirlix PvE Analysis

Swirlix is not only a stat wise weak Pokémon, it doesn't even learn a Fairy type Fast Move to be even considered usable in Raids and Gyms.

Swirlix PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

  • Great League:NormalTackleFairyDraining KissGrassEnergy Ball

🧸 Little Cup

No Fairy-type Fast Move and a poor Charged Move in Draining Kiss leave Swirlix desperate for wins despite having workable stats. Besides, there's no reason to use Swirlix over stronger Fairies like Iglybuff.

Naturally, this Pokémon doesn't work in any of the main PvP Leagues.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Great LeagueGreat League
F#1032

Swirlix Type Chart

Swirlix takes increased damage from:Swirlix takes increased damage from:

PoisonPoison160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Swirlix takes reduced damage from:Swirlix takes reduced damage from:

DragonDragon39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DarkDark62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%

Swirlix best moveset

Moves

Tackle + Draining Kiss

NormalTackle
FairyDraining Kiss
Swirlix's best moveset is Tackle and Draining Kiss, with 5.35 DPS (damage per second) and 65.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Cloudy weather.
2 of 2 matches
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Data table
1.NormalTackleFairyDraining Kiss4.455.3565.2
2.NormalTackleGrassEnergy Ball4.195.0561.5
1–2 of 2

Fast Attacks

  • NormalTackle550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart

    Resisted by

    • RockRock62.5%
    • GhostGhost39.1%
    • SteelSteel62.5%
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

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

Charged Attacks

  • FairyDraining Kiss60502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Draining Kiss
    Type effectiveness chart

    Super effective against

    • FightingFighting160%
    • DragonDragon160%
    • DarkDark160%

    Resisted by

    • PoisonPoison62.5%
    • SteelSteel62.5%
    • FireFire62.5%
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Draining Kiss has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Draining Kiss details page ↗
  • GrassEnergy Ball90504.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Energy Ball
    Type effectiveness chart

    Super effective against

    • GroundGround160%
    • RockRock160%
    • WaterWater160%

    Resisted by

    • FlyingFlying62.5%
    • PoisonPoison62.5%
    • BugBug62.5%
    • SteelSteel62.5%
    • FireFire62.5%
    • GrassGrass62.5%
    • DragonDragon62.5%
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.1s - 3.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Energy Ball details page ↗
More information

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

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

Swirlix CP Chart

CP Chart

Swirlix reaches a maximum of 1,179 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 625–673 CP, rising to 781–842 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 468–505 CP.

Max CPMax CP1179 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch468 CP - 505 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs625 CP - 673 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids625 CP - 673 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
781 CP - 842 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
116 CP252 CP387 CP
4123 CP5159 CP6194 CP
7230 CP8265 CP9301 CP
10337 CP11370 CP12404 CP
13438 CP14471 CP15505 CP
16539 CP17572 CP18606 CP
19640 CP20673 CP21707 CP
22741 CP23774 CP24808 CP
25842 CP26875 CP27909 CP
28943 CP29977 CP301010 CP
311027 CP321044 CP331061 CP
341078 CP351094 CP361111 CP
371128 CP381145 CP391162 CP
401179 CP411194 CP421209 CP
431224 CP441239 CP451254 CP
461270 CP471285 CP481301 CP
491317 CP501333 CP
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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Swirlix

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Swirlix's Fairy-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Swirlix.

Fairy Fairy

  • Mega Gardevoir (Mega)Mega Gardevoir
  • Mega Mawile (Mega)Mega Mawile
  • Mega Altaria (Mega)Mega Altaria
  • Mega Audino (Mega)Mega Audino
  • Mega Diancie (Mega)Mega Diancie
More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

Pokédex information

Kalos
Pokédex Number#684
Height0.4 m
Weight3.5 kg
RegionGeneration 6
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SwirlixSwirlix
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
  • Special Requirement IconGive your buddy 25 treats
SlurpuffSlurpuff
  • Swirlix evolves into Slurpuff which costs 50 Candy. Give your buddy 25 treats

Swirlix family

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

SwirlixSwirlix
SlurpuffSlurpuff

Size information

Swirlix's height ranges from 0.2 m to 0.7 m, with the average being 0.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXSXSMXLXXL
SwirlixSwirlixSwirlixScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSwirlixSwirlix
0.2 m0.2 m0.4 m0.6 m0.7 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Swirlix in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.196 m0.2 m
0′08″0′08″
XS0.2 m0.4 m
0′08″1′04″
M0.3 m0.5 m
0′12″1′08″
XL0.5 m0.6 m
1′08″1′12″
XXL0.6 m0.7 m
1′12″2′04″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability20.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Power-up costs

LVLStardustCandyCandy XL
50520,000304296
40280,00030410
35190,000196-
30125,000126-
2580,00087-
2047,50058-
1525,50038-
1011,00019-
53,0009-

Swirlix Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Swirlix from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Swirlix in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator→

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Swirlix

  • Swirlix (not shiny)Regular Swirlix
  • Swirlix (Shiny)Shiny Swirlix

Swirlix high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Swirlix. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

  • #684Pokémon HOME Swirlix sprite
  • #684Pokémon HOME Shiny Swirlix sprite

Official artwork

Swirlix Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

SwirlixSwirlixSwirlixSwirlix

Swirlix Pokédex entries

Kalos
VersionsPokédex entry
X, Omega RubyTo entangle its opponents in battle, it extrudes white threads as sweet and sticky as cotton candy.
Y, Alpha SapphireBecause it eats nothing but sweets, its fur is as sticky sweet as cotton candy.
SwordIt eats its own weight in sugar every day. If it doesn’t get enough sugar, it becomes incredibly grumpy.
ShieldThe sweet smell of cotton candy perfumes Swirlix’s fluffy fur. This Pokémon spits out sticky string to tangle up its enemies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Swirlix in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Swirlix in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Draining Kiss. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.35 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 65.2.

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

What are Swirlix’s strengths and weaknesses?

Fairy-type Pokémon are weak to Poison and Steel-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dark, Fighting, and Dragon-type moves.

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

Swirlix’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,179 CP and 1,333 CP at Level 50.

Can Swirlix be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Swirlix can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Swirlix Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Swirlix cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Swirlix?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Swirlix: Mega Gardevoir, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, and Mega Diancie.