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Taillow #0275 Shiftry #0277 Swellow

• Contents
• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
• Locations
• Language

Taillow is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Taillow

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0276
Type	Normal Flying
Species	TinySwallow Pokémon
Height	0.3 m (1′00″)
Weight	2.3 kg (5.1 lbs)
Abilities	1. GutsScrappy (hidden ability)
Local №	0025 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0019 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)0025 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	54
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Flying
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP	40	190	284
Attack	55	103	229
Defense	30	58	174
Sp. Atk	30	58	174
Sp. Def	30	58	174
Speed	85	157	295
Total	270	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Taillow.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
2	½	2	0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½	2	0

Evolution chart

#0276 Taillow Normal · Flying (Level 22)#0277 Swellow Normal · Flying

Taillow changes

• In Generations 3-4, Taillow has a base experience yield of 59.
• In Generations 3-7, Taillow has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Ruby	TAILLOW courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy POKéMON will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.
Sapphire	TAILLOW is young - it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This POKéMON feeds on WURMPLE that live in forests.
FireRedLeafGreen	It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.
Emerald	Although it is small, it is very courageous. It will take on a larger SKARMORY on an equal footing. However, its will weakens if it becomes hungry.
DiamondPearlPlatinum	It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
HeartGoldSoulSilver	When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
X	It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Y	It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.
Omega Ruby	Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.
Alpha Sapphire	Taillow is young—it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on Wurmple that live in forests.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

Moves learned by Taillow

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Moves learnt by level up

Taillow does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by TM

Taillow cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by level up

Taillow learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal		—	100
1	Peck	Flying		35	100
5	Focus Energy	Normal		—	—
9	Quick Attack	Normal		40	100
13	Wing Attack	Flying		60	100
17	Double Team	Normal		—	—
21	Aerial Ace	Flying		60	∞
25	Quick Guard	Fighting		—	—
29	Agility	Psychic		—	—
33	Air Slash	Flying		75	95
37	Endeavor	Normal		—	100
41	Brave Bird	Flying		120	100
45	Reversal	Fighting		—	100

Egg moves

Taillow learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Taillow gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Boomburst	Normal		140	100
Brave Bird	Flying		120	100
Hurricane	Flying		110	70
Sky Attack	Flying		140	90
Supersonic	Normal		—	55
Whirlwind	Normal		—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Taillow is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
10	Work Up	Normal		—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
17	Protect	Normal		—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
32	Double Team	Normal		—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying		60	∞
42	Facade	Normal		70	100
44	Rest	Psychic		—	—
45	Attract	Normal		—	100
46	Thief	Dark		60	100
47	Steel Wing	Steel		70	90
51	Roost	Flying		—	—
58	Endure	Normal		—	—
82	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
87	Swagger	Normal		—	85
88	Pluck	Flying		60	100
89	U-turn	Bug		70	100
90	Substitute	Normal		—	—
94	Fly	Flying		90	95
97	Defog	Flying		—	—

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Taillow sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal					—	—	—
Shiny					—	—	—

• See all Taillow sprites

Where to find Taillow

RubySapphire	Route 104, 115, 116, Petalburg Woods
FireRedLeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Route 104, 115, 116, Petalburg Woods
DiamondPearlPlatinum	Breed Swellow
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Cherrygrove City
BlackWhite	Breed Swellow
Black 2White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
XY	Route 8
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Route 104, 115, 116, Petalburg Woods
SunMoon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Breed Swellow
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShield	Not available in this game
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Breed Swellow
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Taillow questions

• How do you get taillow in soul silver?
• Tailow's Peck and Refresh?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Taillow
Japanese	スバメ (Subame)
German	Schwalbini
French	Nirondelle
Italian	Taillow
Spanish	Taillow
Korean	테일로 (teillo)
Chinese (Simplified)	傲骨燕
Chinese (Traditional)	傲骨燕

English	TinySwallow Pokémon
Japanese	こツバメポケモン
German	Schwälblein-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Minirondel
Italian	Pokémon Rondinella
Spanish	Pokémon Pequebuche
Korean	아기제비포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	幼燕宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	幼燕寶可夢

Name origin

tail hindmost part of an animal swallow a species of bird #0275 Shiftry #0277 Swellow