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Taillow(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon that was introduced in the third generation. It evolves into Swellow at level 22.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Taillow is a small bird Pokémon with dark blue feathers. A red marking with pointed tips stretches from its chest to its forehead, and it has a white underside. It has narrow brown eyes and a short yellow beak. It has elongated wingtips and black feet with yellow talons. Each foot has three toes facing forward and one backward. Two sharply pointed feathers form its tail.

Taillow is very gutsy and will stand up to powerful opponents without backing down. During the cold season, this Pokémon will fly over 180 miles (300 kilometers) per day to search for areas that have warm climates. It typically hunts Wurmple, but flocks have also been shown eating crops in the anime. When it is hungry, it will weaken and cry loudly.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Colosseum: A Taillow brings Berries to an old man in Agate Village every day.

Pokémon Ranger: In the Rookie mission, the Taillow of one of Ringtown's residents must be captured.

In the anime[]

Taillow debuted in You Never Can Taillow as the leader of a flock of Taillow in Petalburg Woods. The Tiny Swallow Pokémon was the first Pokémon that Ash Ketchum caught in Hoenn. Taillow evolved into Swellow in That's Just Swellow during the final round of the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.
Pokémon Sapphire Taillow is young - it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on Wurmple that live in forests.
Pokémon Emerald Although it is small, it is very courageous. It will take on a larger Skarmory on an equal footing. However, its will weakens if it becomes hungry.
Pokémon FireRed It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.
Pokémon LeafGreen It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Pokémon Pearl It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Pokémon Platinum It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Pokémon HeartGold When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey.
Pokémon SoulSilver When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Pokémon White It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Pokémon Black 2 It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Pokémon White 2 It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Pokémon Y It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Routes 104, 115, and 116, Petalburg Woods
Pokémon Sapphire
Routes 104, 115, and 116, Petalburg Woods
Pokémon Emerald
Routes 104, 115, and 116, Petalburg Woods
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Breed Swellow
Pokémon Pearl
Breed Swellow
Pokémon Platinum
Breed Swellow
Pokémon HeartGold
Cherrygrove City (Headbutt Trees; post-National)
Pokémon SoulSilver
Cherrygrove City (Headbutt Trees; post-National)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Breed Swellow
Pokémon White
Breed Swellow
Pokémon Black 2
Breed Swellow
Pokémon White 2
Breed Swellow
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 8 (Horde Encounter)
Pokémon Y
Route 8 (Horde Encounter)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Routes 104, 115, and 116, Petalburg Woods and Soaring
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Routes 104, 115, and 116, Petalburg Woods and Soaring
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Breed Swellow
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Breed Swellow
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Breed Swellow
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Breed Swellow


Evolution[]

Taillow
Reach level 20.
Swellow
PKMN276 PKMN277

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 40
Attack 55
Defense 30
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 30
Speed 85
Total 270

Moveset[]

Main article: Taillow/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Fire Leaf
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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X Y
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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