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No. 0581

Swanna

White Bird Pokémon

Swanna
Official art
Height
1.3 m 4′03″
Weight
24.2 kg 53.4 lbs
Base stat total
473 Higher than 56% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Swanna start to dance at dusk. The one dancing in the middle is the leader of the flock.
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Base stats

HP75150–182260–354
Atk8796–152161–300
Def6374–126117–247
SpA8796–152161–300
SpD6374–126117–247
Spe98106–165180–324
Total473Higher than 56% of Pokémon
HP75Atk87Def63Spe98SpD63SpA87

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

4×
Electric (because of Water and Flying)
2×
Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Fighting (because of Flying)Fire (because of Water)Steel (because of Water)Water (because of Water)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGhostGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 98); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+165Max150No SP118Min106Scarf247Tailwind330

At max Speed, Swanna outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 165Swanna · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  16. 150Swanna · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 118Swanna · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 14

1Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.FlyingStatus——15
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
1Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
13Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
15Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
19Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20
21Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
24Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20
27Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
30RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
34Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
40TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
47Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
55Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM / HM / TR 37

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 6

EggAqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
EggBrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.WaterSpec65100%10
EggDiveDives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2.WaterPhys80100%10
EggEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
EggGustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35
EggSteel Wing10% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1.SteelPhys7090%25

Biology

Despite their elegant appearance, Swanna can flap their wings strongly and fly for thousands of miles. They start to dance at dusk.

Design & origin

Like Ducklett, Swanna is based on the ending of The Ugly Duckling.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

White Bird Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
White
—
Original Unova#087Updated Unova#154Central Kalos#128Kitakami#182
  1. Despite their elegant appearance, they can flap their wings strongly and fly for thousands of miles.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
  2. It administers sharp, powerful pecks with its bill. It whips its long neck to deliver forceful repeated strikes.

    White
  3. Swanna start to dance at dusk. The one dancing in the middle is the leader of the flock.

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English
Swanna
Japanese
スワンナ
Japanese (romaji)
Swanna
Korean
스완나
Chinese (Traditional)
舞天鵝
Chinese (Simplified)
舞天鹅
French
Lakmécygne
German
Swaroness
Spanish
Swanna
Italian
Swanna

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

2 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
166
Medium

Breeding

Water 1Flying
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Ducklett: Level 35.

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 1 area
  • Marvelous BridgeWalking in bridge shadows · Lv 54–57
Black 2 1 area
  • Marvelous BridgeWalking in bridge shadows · Lv 54–57
White 1 area
  • Marvelous BridgeWalking in bridge shadows · Lv 47–50
Black 1 area
  • Marvelous BridgeWalking in bridge shadows · Lv 47–50

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.