# Swellow - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Swellow in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Swellow)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Swellow
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 99.790%
- **Facade**: 99.363%
- **Quick Attack**: 99.183%
- **U-turn**: 98.648%
- **Other**: 3.015%

## Common Abilities
- **Guts**: 99.814%
- **Scrappy**: 0.186%

## Common Items
- **Flame Orb**: 99.373%
- **Other**: 0.627%

## Common Teammates
- **Muk-Alola**: 81.842%
- **Scizor**: 81.795%
- **Klefki**: 81.795%
- **Espeon**: 81.795%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 78.392%

## FAQ for Swellow in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Swellow?
The most common moves for Swellow are Brave Bird, Facade, Quick Attack, U-turn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Swellow?
Swellow is frequently paired with Muk-Alola, Scizor, Klefki, Espeon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Swellow?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Swellow?
The top build for Swellow features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `6/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 98.612% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Swellow?
Swellow is most effectively run with the ability **Guts** (99.814%) and the item **Flame Orb** (99.373%).

### What is the most common role for Swellow?
Based on common item usage (Flame Orb), Swellow often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Swellow?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 75 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 125 |
| **BST** | **455** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Swellow on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Swellow) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Swellow
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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