Pokemon Guide
Swablu is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for its cloud-like wings, support moves, gentle design and evolution into Altaria. This guide covers Swablu’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Swablu guide supports current Pokemon games 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 |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Swablu is a small Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for its cotton-like wings and tidy personality. It evolves into Altaria, gaining Dragon typing after evolution.
Competitive Overview
Swablu is usually more valuable as an early-stage Pokemon or evolution path into Altaria than as a standalone competitive pick. Its access to utility moves can still make it useful in lower-powered formats.
Swablu’s main strengths are Natural Cure, support options and its evolution into Altaria. Its limited offensive stats and low base stat total make it difficult to use in stronger competitive environments.
Here are the key facts to know about Swablu, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Swablu
National Dex
#0333
Type
Normal / Flying
Species
Cotton Bird Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
2.6 lbs / 1.2 kg
1.2 kg
Abilities
Natural Cure, Cloud Nine
Swablu has modest stats with its best area being Special Defense. It is generally used as a support-focused Pokemon or as the first stage of the Altaria evolution line.
Swablu can learn Normal, Flying, Fairy, Dragon, Fire and support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Swablu’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable Flying-type attack that gives Swablu useful same-type damage.
A special Flying-type attack that can pressure Grass, Bug and Fighting-type Pokemon.
A strong Normal-type special attack that fits Swablu’s sound-based movepool.
A recovery move that helps Swablu stay active longer in battle.
A defensive setup move that sharply raises Defense in games where Swablu can use it.
A Dragon-type coverage move that reflects Swablu’s evolution into Altaria.
A Fairy-type coverage move that can hit Dragon, Fighting and Dark-type Pokemon.
A disruptive support move that can force switches or create endgame pressure.
Use the section below to view Swablu’s move list by learn method across Pokemon games.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Swablu is a Normal / Flying-type Pokemon. This typing gives it useful resistances and important weaknesses to watch for in battle.
Type
Normal / Flying
Weaknesses
Electric, Rock and Ice
Resistances
Grass and Bug
Immunities
Ground and Ghost
Swablu’s abilities help it recover from status or control weather effects depending on the game and format.
Cures Swablu’s major status condition when it switches out. This helps Swablu avoid long-term status pressure.
Suppresses the effects of weather while Swablu is on the field. This can reduce the impact of rain, sun, sand or snow-based strategies.
Swablu evolves into Altaria starting at Level 35. The full Swablu evolution line is Swablu and Altaria.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Swablu at Level 35
Swablu’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Swablu is found in routes, mountain areas or expansion locations before evolving into Altaria at Level 35.
| Game | Where to Find Swablu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Swablu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Swablu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Swablu had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Swablu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Swablu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Swablu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Swablu had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Swablu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Routes 114 and 115. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Routes 114 and 115. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Routes 114 and 115. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Swablu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Route 211. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Route 211. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 210. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Route 45. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Route 45. |
| Game | Where to Find Swablu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Breed Altaria. |
 Pokemon White |
Breed Altaria. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 14 and Abundant Shrine. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 14 and Abundant Shrine. |
| Game | Where to Find Swablu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 21. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 21. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Routes 114 and 115, Sky Pillar and soaring encounters. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 114 and 115, Sky Pillar and soaring encounters. |
| Game | Where to Find Swablu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Breed Altaria. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Breed Altaria. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Swablu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant’s Bed, Path to the Peak, Giant’s Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass and Ballimere Lake. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant’s Bed, Path to the Peak, Giant’s Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass and Ballimere Lake. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Route 211, Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave and Glacial Cavern. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Route 211, Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave and Glacial Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Swablu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province, East Province, South Province, West Province, The Great Crater of Paldea and Glaseado Mountain. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province, East Province, South Province, West Province, The Great Crater of Paldea and Glaseado Mountain. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Wild Zone 6 and Wild Zone 18. Swablu can also appear in 1-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones in the Mega Dimension DLC. |
| Game | Where to Find Swablu |
|---|---|
 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 Swablu. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Swablu is a Normal / Flying-type Pokemon.
Swablu is weak to Electric, Rock and Ice-type moves.
Swablu evolves into Altaria at Level 35.
Swablu’s abilities are Natural Cure, Cloud Nine.
Swablu’s best moves often include Aerial Ace, Air Slash, Hyper Voice, Roost, Cotton Guard.
Swablu can be useful depending on the game, team and format, especially when its typing, movepool and abilities fit the matchup.
Swablu’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Swablu is found in routes, mountain areas or expansion locations before evolving into Altaria at Level 35.
No, Swablu does not have a Mega Evolution.
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