Swoobat

Swoobat (Pokédex #0528) is a Psychic/Flying-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 5. It is officially classified as the Courting Pokémon. It emits sound waves of various frequencies from its nose, including some powerful enough to destroy rocks.

As a Psychic/Flying-type POKEMON, Swoobat has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark moves. Conversely, Swoobat is completely immune to Ground — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Grass, Psychic moves, taking only half damage from them.

Swoobat's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 425 (solid). Full distribution: HP 67 · ATK 57 · DEF 55 · SP.ATK 77 · SP.DEF 55 · SPD 114. Its standout stat is SPD (114), which makes it best suited for outspeeding opponents roles. Its abilities are Unaware, Klutz, Simple, with Simple as its hidden ability.

Swoobat stands 0.9 m (35") tall and weighs 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Ground, Flying.

Swoobat is part of the Woobat → Swoobat evolution line (2-stage). Swoobat is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Woobat. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.