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National No. 276

Taillow

Tiny Swallow Pokémon

Normal
Flying
Generation III
0.3 m Size
2.3 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0276
Taillow

Description

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.

Abilities

Ability 1

Guts

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Hidden Ability

Scrappy

Lets the Pokémon's Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost Pokémon.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.3 m / 0'98"
Weight 2.3 kg / 5.07 lbs
Color Blue
Body
Wings Pokémon with a single pair of wings
Habitat
grassland
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 54
Maximum Experience 1.059.860
Experience Rated as medium slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Flying
Base Egg Cycle 15
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 3840 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 200
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 36.6% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 49.6% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 61.5% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation III / Hoenn
Available since Ruby / Sapphire · Generation III
Form Taillow
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Taillow
French Nirondelle
German Schwalbini
Spanish Taillow
Italian Taillow
Japanese スバメ Subame
Korean 테일로 Tailow
Chinese 傲骨燕 Àogǔyàn

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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.

18 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Charti Berry
Charti Berry
5% · Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Evolutionary Chain

Taillow
Taillow
Nº276
Swellow
Swellow
Nº277 Taillow · Lv. 22

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Taillow

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
40
-
100 - 147
190 - 284
Attack
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Defense
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Sp Attack.
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Defense Esp.
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Speed
85
+1 EV
81 - 150
157 - 295
Total
270
+1 EV
-
-
Life
40
Lv 50: 100 - 147 Lv 100: 190 - 284
At.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Df.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
At. Esp.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
Df. Esp.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
Vel. +1 EV
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Total +1 EV
270

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Peck No.64 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 35
Hit 100%
Growl No.45 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 100%
Focus Energy No.116 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 5
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Quick Attack No.98 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 9
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Wing Attack No.17 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 13
PP 35
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Double Team No.104 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 17
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Endeavor No.283 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 37
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%
Aerial Ace No.332 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 21
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Agility No.97 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 29
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Air Slash No.403 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 33
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 95%
Quick Guard No.501 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 25
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Brave Bird No.413 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 41
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Reversal No.179 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 45
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%