NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0684

Swirlix

Fairy

To entangle its opponents in battle, it extrudes white threads as sweet and sticky as cotton candy.

Category: Cotton Candy Pokémon
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 3.5 kg
Generation: VI

Abilities

Sweet Veil

Prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping.

Unburden Hidden ability

Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Cotton Candy Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Swirlix
- Slurpuff

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.

Base stat total 341

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

Poison

×2

Steel

×2

Resists

Fighting

×0.5

Bug

×0.5

Dark

×0.5

Immune to

Dragon

×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

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

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

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

FlamethrowerSpecial · FirePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. 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

SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

PP: 15. 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

String ShotStatus · BugPower —Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

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

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 21

ThunderboltSpecial · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. 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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

X Y · Level Up · Level 58
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 58
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 58
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 58
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Cotton SporeStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

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

X Y · Level Up · Level 17
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24

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.

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

Belly DrumStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Heal BellStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Cures the entire party of major status effects.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

X Y · Level Up · Level 67
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 67
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 67
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 67
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Sweet ScentStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. 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

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.

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.

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.

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

WishStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.

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

X Y · Level Up · Level 45
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 45
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 45
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 45
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 30

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.

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

YawnStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.

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

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

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.

X Y · Level Up · Level 21
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 39

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

AromatherapyStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

Cures the entire party of major status effects.

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

X Y · Level Up · Level 26
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 26
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 9

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.

X Y · Level Up · Level 10
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 10
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 10
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 10
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15
Sword Shield · Machine

CovetPhysical · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

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

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

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.

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

Gastro AcidStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Nullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.

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

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

CopycatStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Uses the target’s last used move.

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

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

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.

X Y · Level Up · Level 36
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 36
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 27
Sword Shield · Machine

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.

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

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.

X Y · Level Up · Level 13
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 18
Sword Shield · Machine

Cotton GuardStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by three stages.

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

X Y · Level Up · Level 41
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36

Sticky WebStatus · BugPower —Accuracy —Details +

Covers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.

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

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg

Draining KissSpecial · FairyPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.

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

X Y · Level Up · Level 31
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 31
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 31
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Sword Shield · Machine

Play RoughPhysical · FairyPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

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

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

X Y · Level Up · Level 49
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 49
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 33
Sword Shield · Machine

Fairy WindSpecial · FairyPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

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

X Y · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 6

Play NiceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

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

X Y · Level Up · Level 8
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 3

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

Dazzling GleamSpecial · FairyPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. 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

Misty ExplosionSpecial · FairyPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

If Misty Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has its power increased by 50%.

PP: 5. 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.

X · Omega Ruby

To entangle its opponents in battle, it extrudes white threads as sweet and sticky as cotton candy.

Y · Alpha Sapphire

Because it eats nothing but sweets, its fur is as sticky sweet as cotton candy.

Sword

It eats its own weight in sugar every day. If it doesn’t get enough sugar, it becomes incredibly grumpy.

Shield

The sweet smell of cotton candy perfumes Swirlix’s fluffy fur. This Pokémon spits out sticky string to tangle up its enemies.

POKÉMON TCG

Swirlix trading cards

15 cards

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

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12