NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0528

Swoobat

Psychic

Flying

It emits sound waves of various frequencies from its nose, including some powerful enough to destroy rocks.

Category: Courting Pokémon
Height: 0.9 m
Weight: 10.5 kg
Generation: V

Abilities

Unaware

Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

Klutz

Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.

Simple Hidden ability

Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.

Courting Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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Woobat
- Swoobat

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

114

Base stat total 425

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Electric

×2

Ice

×2

Rock

×2

Ghost

×2

Dark

×2

Resists

Grass

×0.5

Fighting

×0.25

Psychic

×0.5

Immune to

Ground

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

GustSpecial · FlyingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 8
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 8
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 8
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

FlyPhysical · FlyingPower 90Accuracy 95%Details +

User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

ConfusionSpecial · PsychicPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 41
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 41
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 41
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 40
Sword Shield · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ReflectStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

AmnesiaStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 29
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
X Y · Level Up · Level 29
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 30
Sword Shield · Machine

Dream EaterSpecial · PsychicPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Sky AttackPhysical · FlyingPower 140Accuracy 90%Details +

User charges for one turn before attacking. Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

FlashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Super FangPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Giga DrainSpecial · GrassPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

CharmStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Steel WingPhysical · SteelPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 25
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 25
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

SafeguardStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Baton PassStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Psych UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Future SightSpecial · PsychicPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits the target two turns later.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 36
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 36
X Y · Level Up · Level 36
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 36
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 50
Sword Shield · Machine

UproarSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Heat WaveSpecial · FirePower 95Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

TormentStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

TrickStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Magic CoatStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Knock OffPhysical · DarkPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

EndeavorPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 47
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 47
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 47
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

Skill SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User and target swap abilities.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 19
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 19
X Y · Level Up · Level 19
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 19
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
Sword Shield · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Fake TearsStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Air CutterSpecial · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 21
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 21
X Y · Level Up · Level 21
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15

Odor SleuthStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it’s a Ghost.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 4
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 4
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 4
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4

Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Aerial AcePhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Calm MindStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 29
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 29
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 45
Sword Shield · Machine

Shock WaveSpecial · ElectricPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

RoostStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Gyro BallPhysical · SteelPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

PluckPhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine

TailwindStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

U-turnPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

User must switch out after attacking.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

AssurancePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 12
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 12
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 12
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 25
Sword Shield · Machine

EmbargoStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target cannot use held items.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Air SlashSpecial · FlyingPower 75Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 32
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 32
X Y · Level Up · Level 32
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 32
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 35
Sword Shield · Machine

Energy BallSpecial · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Nasty PlotStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Psycho CutPhysical · PsychicPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

DefogStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Trick RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Charge BeamSpecial · ElectricPower 50Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

PsyshockSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

TelekinesisStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Simple BeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Changes the target’s ability to Simple.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 55

After YouStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Makes the target act next this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Stored PowerSpecial · PsychicPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Ally SwitchStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

AcrobaticsPhysical · FlyingPower 55Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user has no held item.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Heart StampPhysical · PsychicPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 15
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 15
X Y · Level Up · Level 15
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Venom DrenchStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Laser FocusStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Speed SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Exchanges the user’s Speed with the target’s.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Psychic FangsPhysical · PsychicPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Expanding ForceSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

If Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor

Dual WingbeatPhysical · FlyingPower 40Accuracy 90%Details +

Hits twice in one turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Black

It emits sound waves of various frequencies from its nose, including some powerful enough to destroy rocks.

White · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Anyone who comes into contact with the ultrasonic waves emitted by a courting male experiences a positive mood shift.

Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

It shakes its tail vigorously when it emits ultrasonic waves strong enough to reduce concrete to rubble.

Sword

Emitting powerful sound waves tires it out. Afterward, it won’t be able to fly for a little while.

Shield

The auspicious shape of this Pokémon’s nose apparently led some regions to consider Swoobat a symbol of good luck.

POKÉMON TCG

Swoobat trading cards

13 cards

Browse cards featuring Swoobat. Select a card to view its details without leaving the Pokédex.

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12