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Ducklett is a Water and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5, known for its diving ability, bird-like design and evolution into Swanna. This guide covers Ducklett’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive value.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Ducklett guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Ducklett is a Water and Flying-type Pokemon that evolves into Swanna. It is known as the Water Bird Pokemon and is often found around bridges, rivers and wetland areas across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Ducklett is usually more of an early-stage or utility Pokemon than a major competitive threat. It can still be useful in limited formats because of its Water and Flying typing, access to support moves and evolution into Swanna.
Ducklett’s biggest strengths are its useful dual typing, access to Flying and Water moves and support options such as Tailwind and Roost in some games. Its biggest issues are modest stats and weaknesses to Electric and Rock-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Ducklett, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Ducklett
National Dex
#0580
Type
Water / Flying
Species
Water Bird Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
12.1 lbs / 5.5 kg
5.5 kg
Abilities
Keen Eye, Big Pecks, Hydration
Ducklett has balanced early-stage stats with access to Water and Flying-type moves. It is usually used before evolving into Swanna, which gives the line more offensive and Speed potential.
Ducklett can learn Water, Flying and support moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Ducklett’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Water-type special attack that gives Ducklett consistent same-type damage.
A Flying-type special attack that can pressure Grass, Bug and Fighting-type Pokemon.
A powerful Flying-type move that can give Ducklett or Swanna strong late-game damage when available.
A high-power Flying-type physical attack that can deal heavy damage with recoil.
A recovery move that can help Ducklett stay active longer in games where it is available.
A doubles support move that boosts team Speed for several turns.
A weather support move that can strengthen Water-type attacks and support rain-based teams.
A utility move that can remove hazards and other field effects in games where Ducklett can use it.
Ducklett can learn Water-type attacks, Flying-type attacks and several support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Ducklett’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Ducklett is a Water / Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances and a Ground immunity, but it is weak to Electric and Rock-type moves.
Type
Water / Flying
Weaknesses
Electric and Rock
Resistances
Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire and Water
Immunity
Ground
Ducklett’s abilities help it avoid accuracy drops, protect its Defense from being lowered or take advantage of rain depending on the game and format.
Prevents Ducklett from losing accuracy. This can help it avoid disruption from accuracy-lowering moves.
Prevents Ducklett’s Defense from being lowered by opposing moves or effects.
Heals status conditions during rain. This can be useful on rain teams in games where the ability is available.
Ducklett evolves into Swanna at Level 35. The full Ducklett evolution line is Ducklett and Swanna.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Ducklett at Level 35
Ducklett’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Ducklett is caught directly in wet areas, found around bridges or transferred from another game.
| Game | Where to Find Ducklett |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Ducklett |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Ducklett |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Ducklett |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Ducklett had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Ducklett |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Driftveil Drawbridge. |
 Pokemon White |
Driftveil Drawbridge. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Driftveil Drawbridge. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Driftveil Drawbridge. |
| Game | Where to Find Ducklett |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 7. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 7. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Ducklett |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Breed Swanna. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Breed Swanna. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Ducklett |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Ducklett |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in The Teal Mask DLC in Kitakami. Ducklett can also be obtained by breeding Swanna. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in The Teal Mask DLC in Kitakami. Ducklett can also be obtained by breeding Swanna. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Ducklett |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Ducklett. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Ducklett is a Water / Flying-type Pokemon.
Ducklett is weak to Electric and Rock-type moves.
Ducklett evolves into Swanna at Level 35. The full Ducklett evolution line is Ducklett and Swanna.
Ducklett’s abilities are Keen Eye, Big Pecks, Hydration.
Ducklett’s best moves often include Water Pulse, Air Slash, Hurricane, Brave Bird, Roost, Tailwind, Rain Dance and Defog.
Ducklett is usually not a major competitive Pokemon, but it can be useful in early-game play or limited formats before evolving into Swanna.
The most common way to get Ducklett is to catch it directly in supported games, such as Driftveil Drawbridge in Generation 5 or Route 7 in Pokemon X and Y.
No. Ducklett does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in official Pokemon games.
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