#333 - Swablu

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English: Swablu

Romaji: Chirutto

Japanese: ãƒãƒ«ãƒƒãƒˆ [?]

Typing:

Pokédex

National #333

Johto #000

Sinnoh #171

Unova #000

Unova 2 #246

Kalos #000 / 000 / 139

Alola #000 / 000 / 000 / 000 / 000

Abilities

Natural Cure - All status problems are healed upon switching out.

Cloud Nine - Eliminates the effects of weather.

Family #168

Base	@ Level 35

Typing

while defending

None.

None.

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Stats

Base Stats [?]	Nature [?]	HP: 45 45	Atk.: 40 40	Def.: 60 60	Sp.Atk.: 40 40	Sp.Def.: 75 75	Spd: 50 50
31 IV / 252 EV	+		196	240	196	273	218
	=	294	179	219	179	249	199
	-		161	197	161	224	179
0 IV / 252 EV	+		162	206	162	239	184
	=	263	148	188	148	218	168
	-		133	169	133	196	151
31 IV / 0 EV	+		127	171	127	204	149
	=	231	116	156	116	186	136
	-		104	140	104	167	122
0 IV / 0 EV	+		93	137	93	170	115
	=	200	85	125	85	155	105
	-		76	112	76	139	94
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Battle & Capture

Battle Data

%Female / Male: 50 / 50

Base Exp.:

Earn Exp.: @ lvl

Exp. Gain-rate: Very Fast

Max Exp.: 600,000

EV Yield: 1 Special Defense

Catch Rate: 255

GenIV Held: None

GenV Held: None

GenVI Held: None

GenVII Held: None

GenVIII Held: None

Capture Data

Alpha Sapphire: Route 114, Route 115, Sky Pillar, and Soaring in the Sky

Omega Ruby: Route 114, Route 115, Sky Pillar, and Soaring in the Sky

White 2: Abundant Shrine and Route 14

Black 2: Abundant Shrine and Route 14

SoulSilver: Route 45

HeartGold: Route 45

Platinum: Route 210

Pearl: Route 211

Diamond: Route 211

Emerald: Route 114 and Route 115

Sapphire: Route 114 and Route 115

Ruby: Route 114 and Route 115

Breeding

Breeding Data

%Female / Male: 50 / 50

Egg-step Counter: 20 [?]

Base Egg-steps: 5,355

Boosted Egg-steps: 2,805

Dragon Egg Group

Flying Egg Group

Modern Learned Moves

6 moves learned via breeding in modern games

Gen9	Gen8	Move	Power	Acc%	Eff%	PP	Flavor
--	y	Astonish	30	15	100	30	The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
--	y	Dragon Rush	100	10	75	20	The user tackles the foe while exhibiting overwhelming menace. It may also make the target flinch.
--	y	FeatherDance	0	15	100	0	The user covers the foe with a mass of down that sharply lowers the Attack stat.
--	y	Haze	0	30	100	0	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
--	y	Roost	0	10	0	0	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
--	y	Tailwind	0	30	0	0	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.

13 moves learned via level-up in modern games

SwSh	Move	Power	Acc%	Eff%	PP	Flavor
1	Peck	35	35	100	0	The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
1	Growl	0	40	100	0	The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
4	Disarming Voice	40	15	--	0	Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to the opposing Pokemon. This attack never misses.
8	Mist	0	30	100	0	The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
12	Fury Attack	15	20	85	0	The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
16	Round	60	15	100	0	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
20	DragonBreath	60	20	100	30	The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also paralyze the target.
24	Safeguard	0	25	100	0	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
28	Sing	0	15	55	0	A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the foe into a deep slumber.
32	Cotton Guard	0	10	--	0	The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, drastically raising the user's Defense stat.
36	Take Down	90	20	85	0	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
40	Moonblast	95	15	100	30	Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.
44	Perish Song	0	5	100	0	Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns unless it switches out of battle.

37 moves learned via machine in modern games

Gen9	Gen8	Move	Power	Acc%	Eff%	PP	Flavor
n	TM19	Safeguard	0	25	100	0	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
n	TM76	Round	60	15	100	0	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
n	TM24	Snore	40	15	100	30	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
n	TR35	Uproar	50	10	100	0	The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
n	TM60	Power Swap	0	10	0	0	The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe.
n	TM30	Steel Wing	70	25	90	10	The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
n	TM31	Attract	0	15	100	0	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM001	n	Take Down	90	20	85	0	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
TM004	TR12	Agility	0	30	100	0	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
TM007	TM25	Protect	0	10	0	0	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM014	TM78	Acrobatics	55	15	100	0	The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
TM018	TM23	Thief	40	10	100	0	The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM019	n	Disarming Voice	40	15	--	0	Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to the opposing Pokemon. This attack never misses.
TM025	TM39	Facade	70	20	100	0	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM027	n	Aerial Ace	60	20	--	0	The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM032	TM40	Swift	60	20	--	0	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
TM047	TR26	Endure	0	10	100	0	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM049	TM34	Sunny Day	0	5	0	0	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM050	TM33	Rain Dance	0	5	0	0	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM057	TM94	False Swipe	40	40	100	0	A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM066	TR01	Body Slam	85	15	100	30	The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe Paralyzed.
TM070	TR27	Sleep Talk	0	10	100	0	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM079	TR92	Dazzling Gleam	80	10	100	0	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
TM085	TM21	Rest	0	10	100	0	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM097	TM06	Fly	90	15	95	0	The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
TM103	TR20	Substitute	0	10	100	0	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM113	n	Tailwind	0	30	0	0	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.
TM115	TR62	Dragon Pulse	90	10	100	0	The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
TM117	TR42	Hyper Voice	90	10	100	0	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
TM118	TR36	Heat Wave	100	10	90	10	The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM127	TR90	Play Rough	90	10	90	10	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
TM130	TM41	Helping Hand	0	20	100	0	A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a Double Battle.
TM135	TR05	Ice Beam	95	10	100	10	The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM156	TR24	Outrage	120	15	100	0	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. However, it then becomes confused.
TM160	TR89	Hurricane	120	10	70	30	The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target.
TM164	TR66	Brave Bird	120	15	100	0	The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.
TM168	TM11	Solarbeam	120	10	100	0	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

Legacy Learned Moves

11 moves learned via breeding in legacy games

Gen7	Gen6	Gen5	Gen4	Move	Power	Acc%	Eff%	PP	Flavor
y	y	y	y	Agility	0	30	100	0	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
y	y	y	y	Dragon Rush	100	10	75	20	The user tackles the foe while exhibiting overwhelming menace. It may also make the target flinch.
y	y	y	y	FeatherDance	0	15	100	0	The user covers the foe with a mass of down that sharply lowers the Attack stat.
y	y	y	y	Haze	0	30	100	0	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
y	y	y	n	Hyper Voice	90	10	100	0	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
n	n	n	n	Play Rough	90	10	90	10	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
y	y	y	y	Power Swap	0	10	0	0	The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe.
y	y	y	y	Pursuit	40	20	100	0	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
y	y	y	y	Rage	20	20	100	0	While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
y	y	y	n	Roost	0	10	0	0	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
y	y	y	n	Steel Wing	70	25	90	10	The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.

17 moves learned via level-up in legacy games

USUM	SM	ORAS	XY	B2W2	BW	HGSS	Pt	DP	Move	Power	Acc%	Eff%	PP	Flavor
1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	Growl	0	40	100	0	The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	Peck	35	35	100	0	The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
3	3	3	4	4	5	5	5	5	Astonish	30	15	100	30	The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
5	5	5	8	8	9	9	9	9	Sing	0	15	55	0	A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the foe into a deep slumber.
7	7	7	10	10	13	13	13	13	Fury Attack	15	20	85	0	The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
9	9	9	13	13	18	18	18	18	Safeguard	0	25	100	0	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
11	11	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	Disarming Voice	40	15	--	0	Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to the opposing Pokemon. This attack never misses.
14	14	14	15	15	23	23	23	23	Mist	0	30	100	0	The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
17	17	17	18	18	0	0	0	0	Round	60	15	100	0	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
20	20	20	21	21	32	32	32	32	Natural Gift	1	15	100	0	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
23	23	23	25	25	28	28	28	28	Take Down	90	20	85	0	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
26	26	26	29	29	45	40	40	40	Refresh	0	20	100	0	The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.
30	30	30	34	34	36	36	36	36	Mirror Move	0	20	100	0	The user counters the foe by mimicking the move last used by the foe.
34	34	34	39	39	40	0	0	0	Cotton Guard	0	10	--	0	The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, drastically raising the user's Defense stat.
38	38	38	42	42	50	45	45	45	Dragon Pulse	90	10	100	0	The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
42	42	42	48	48	55	50	50	50	Perish Song	0	5	100	0	Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns unless it switches out of battle.
46	46	46	50	0	0	0	0	0	Moonblast	95	15	100	30	Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.

18 moves learned via tutor in legacy games

USUM	SM	ORAS	XY	B2W2	BW	HGSS	Pt	DP	Move	Power	Acc%	Eff%	PP	Flavor
n	n	y	n	n	n	y	y	n	Air Cutter	55	25	95	0	The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
y	n	n	n	n	n	n	n	n	Defog	0	15	0	0	Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe's evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc.
y	n	y	n	y	n	n	n	n	Dragon Pulse	90	10	100	0	The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
n	n	y	n	n	n	n	n	n	Endure	0	10	100	0	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
y	n	y	n	y	n	y	n	n	Heal Bell	0	5	100	0	The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon.
y	n	y	n	y	n	y	y	n	Heat Wave	100	10	90	10	The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
y	n	y	n	y	n	n	n	n	Hyper Voice	90	10	100	0	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
n	n	n	n	n	n	y	y	n	Mud-Slap	20	10	100	100	The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
n	n	n	n	n	n	y	y	n	Ominous Wind	60	5	100	10	The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
y	n	y	n	y	n	y	y	n	Outrage	120	15	100	0	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. However, it then becomes confused.
n	n	n	n	y	n	n	n	n	Roost	0	10	0	0	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
y	n	y	n	n	n	n	n	n	Sky Attack	140	5	90	30	A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.
n	n	n	n	y	n	n	n	n	Sleep Talk	0	10	100	0	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
y	n	y	n	y	n	y	y	n	Snore	40	15	100	30	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
n	n	n	n	n	n	y	y	n	Swift	60	20	--	0	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
y	n	y	n	y	n	y	n	n	Tailwind	0	30	0	0	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.
n	n	n	n	n	n	y	y	n	Twister	40	20	100	20	The user whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.
y	n	y	n	y	n	y	n	n	Uproar	50	10	100	0	The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

34 moves learned via machine in legacy games

Gen7	Gen6	Gen5	Gen4	Move	Power	Acc%	Eff%	PP	Flavor
TM76	HM02	HM02	HM02	Fly	90	15	95	0	The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
n	n	n	TM83	Natural Gift	1	15	100	0	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
n	n	n	TM78	Captivate	0	20	100	0	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
n	n	n	TM58	Endure	0	10	100	0	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
n	n	TM88	TM88	Pluck	60	20	100	0	The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.
n	n	n	TM43	Secret Power	70	20	100	30	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
n	n	n	TM59	Dragon Pulse	90	10	100	0	The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
TM06	TM006	TM06	TM06	Toxic	0	10	85	0	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	TM010	TM10	TM10	Hidden Power	30	15	100	0	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the PokÃ©mon using it.
TM11	TM011	TM11	TM11	Sunny Day	0	5	0	0	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM13	TM013	TM13	TM13	Ice Beam	95	10	100	10	The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM17	TM017	TM17	TM17	Protect	0	10	0	0	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	TM018	TM18	TM18	Rain Dance	0	5	0	0	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM19	TM019	n	TM51	Roost	0	10	0	0	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM20	TM020	TM20	TM20	Safeguard	0	25	100	0	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
TM21	TM021	TM21	TM21	Frustration	1-102	20	100	0	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	TM022	TM22	TM22	Solarbeam	120	10	100	0	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM27	TM027	TM27	TM27	Return	1-102	20	100	0	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	TM032	TM32	TM32	Double Team	0	15	100	0	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40	TM040	TM40	TM40	Aerial Ace	60	20	--	0	The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42	TM042	TM42	TM42	Facade	70	20	100	0	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM44	TM044	TM44	TM44	Rest	0	10	100	0	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	TM045	TM45	TM45	Attract	0	15	100	0	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	TM046	TM46	TM46	Thief	40	10	100	0	The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	TM048	TM48	n	Round	60	15	100	0	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM49	TM049	TM49	n	Echoed Voice	40	15	100	0	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
TM51	TM051	n	TM47	Steel Wing	70	25	90	10	The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
TM77	TM077	TM77	TM77	Psych Up	0	10	100	0	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM85	TM085	TM85	TM85	Dream Eater	100	15	100	0	An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
TM87	TM087	TM87	TM87	Swagger	0	15	90	0	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM88	TM088	n	TM82	Sleep Talk	0	10	100	0	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	TM090	TM90	TM90	Substitute	0	10	100	0	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM99	TM099	n	n	Dazzling Gleam	80	10	100	0	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
TM100	TM100	n	n	Confide	0	20	--	100	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

5 moves learned via special means in legacy games

Method	Move	Power	Acc%	Eff%	PP	Flavor
FR/LG Tutor	Body Slam	85	15	100	30	The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe Paralyzed.
FR/LG Tutor	Counter	1	20	100	0	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
FR/LG/Em Tutor	Double-Edge	120	15	100	0	A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
FR/LG/Em Tutor	Mimic	0	10	100	0	The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
Emerald Tutor	Sky Attack	140	5	90	30	A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.

Flavor

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Species: Cotton Bird Pokémon

Color: Blue (View all)

Height: 0.4m / 1'4"

Height-Class: Tiny

Weight: 1.2kg / 2.65lbs

Weight-Class: Feather-weight

Generation	Base Art (View All)	Flavortext
8th		Shield - Its cottony wings are full of air, making them light and fluffy to the touch. Swablu takes diligent care of its wings. Sword - Since Swablu looks like a cumulus cloud, foes can have a hard time finding it. Apparently its wings turned white over many generations.
6th		Y - It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty. X - For some reason, it likes to land on people’s heads softly and act like it’s a hat. Omega Ruby - Swablu has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This Pokémon is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat. Alpha Sapphire - Swablu loves to make things clean. If it spots something dirty, it will wipe and polish it with its cottony wings. If its wings become dirty, this Pokémon finds a stream and showers itself.
5th		Black - It can't relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings. White - It can't relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings. Black2 / White2 - For some reason, it likes to land on people's heads softly and act like it's a hat. Black 2 - For some reason, it likes to land on people’s heads softly and act like it’s a hat. White 2 - For some reason, it likes to land on people’s heads softly and act like it’s a hat.
4th		Diamond - Its wings are like cotton tufts. If it perches on someone's head, it looks like a cotton hat. Pearl - Its wings are like cotton tufts. If it perches on someone's head, it looks like a cotton hat. Platinum - It can't relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings. HeartGold - Its wings bring cottony clouds to mind. It grooms with springwater and loves to sit on heads. SoulSilver - Its wings bring cottony clouds to mind. It grooms with springwater and loves to sit on heads.
3rd		Ruby - Swablu has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This Pokémon is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat. Sapphire - Swablu loves to make things clean. If it spots something dirty, it will wipe and polish it with its cottony wings. If its wings become dirty, this Pokémon finds a stream and showers itself. Emerald - A Pokémon that has wings like cottony clouds. After enduring winter, in which little food is available, Swably flocks moves closer to towns in the spring.