# Swellow - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Swellow in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Swellow)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Swellow
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Boomburst**: 84.398%
- **Heat Wave**: 83.472%
- **U-turn**: 80.728%
- **Hurricane**: 72.559%
- **Endeavor**: 16.983%
- **Brave Bird**: 15.653%
- **Facade**: 14.749%
- **Quick Attack**: 13.614%
- **Other**: 17.845%

## Common Abilities
- **Scrappy**: 84.350%
- **Guts**: 15.650%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 78.228%
- **Flame Orb**: 15.084%
- **Metronome**: 3.490%
- **Other**: 3.199%

## Common Teammates
- **Zamazenta**: 80.271%
- **Alomomola**: 73.758%
- **Great Tusk**: 73.639%
- **Kingambit**: 69.637%
- **Slowking-Galar**: 69.027%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 13.265%

## FAQ for Swellow in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Swellow?
The most common moves for Swellow are Boomburst, Heat Wave, U-turn, Hurricane. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Swellow?
Swellow is frequently paired with Zamazenta, Alomomola, Great Tusk, Kingambit. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 69.390% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Swellow?
Swellow is most effectively run with the ability **Scrappy** (84.350%) and the item **Choice Specs** (78.228%).

### What is the most common role for Swellow?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Swellow often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Swellow) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Swellow
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*