# Swellow - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Swellow builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Swellow Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Swellow)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Swellow
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Swellow.

## Common Moves
- **Facade**: 95.424%
- **U-turn**: 91.677%
- **Sky Attack**: 57.927%
- **Reversal**: 57.927%
- **Brave Bird**: 40.647%
- **Pursuit**: 18.204%
- **Protect**: 9.772%
- **Quick Attack**: 8.759%
- **Other**: 19.663%

## Common Abilities
- **Guts**: 98.537%
- **Scrappy**: 1.463%

## Common Items
- **Flame Orb**: 98.537%
- **Other**: 1.463%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 58.441%
- **Jirachi**: 55.543%
- **Volcarona**: 55.543%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 55.543%
- **Flapple**: 51.697%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 15.682%

## FAQ for Swellow in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Swellow?
Swellow is frequently paired with Greninja, Jirachi, Volcarona, Diancie-Mega. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 98.536% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Swellow?
Swellow is most effectively run with the ability **Guts** (98.537%) and the item **Flame Orb** (98.537%).

### What is the most common role for Swellow?
Based on common item usage (Flame Orb), Swellow often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 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/gen8nationaldex/Swellow) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Swellow
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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