Swirlix (Japanese: ペロッパフ Peroppafu) is a Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves into Slurpuff when traded while holding a Whipped Dream.
Biology
Swirlix with both of its feet visible and its mouth open revealing two fangs
Swirlix is a small, round Pokémon covered with fluffy white fur. It has reddish-pink eyes with white pupils, round ears with light pink tips, a tiny reddish-pink nose, and is often seen with its tongue poking out of the corner of its mouth. When its mouth is open, two upper fangs can be seen. In between its ears is a more prominent tuft of fur. Poking out of the bottom of its fur is its light pink tail. Although Swirlix is typically depicted as levitating to move about, it has a pair of rear paws tucked up in its fur; when exposed, these paws appear to be light pink and have three toes each.
Swirlix only eats sweets, which makes its fur as sticky as cotton candy. Its fur is said to smell like cotton candy. It can entangle its opponents with white sticky thread. The amount of sugar it eats is equal to its weight. It is known to become grumpy if it doesn't eat enough sugar.
Prior to Generation VII, Swirlix and its evolved form, Slurpuff, were the only known Pokémon that could have Sweet Veil as an Ability.
Evolution
Swirlix evolves into Slurpuff.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Central #131 | | Hoenn
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| X | To entangle its opponents in battle, it extrudes white threads as sweet and sticky as cotton candy. |
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| Y | Because it eats nothing but sweets, its fur is as sticky sweet as cotton candy. |
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| Omega Ruby | To entangle its opponents in battle, it extrudes white threads as sweet and sticky as cotton candy. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | Because it eats nothing but sweets, its fur is as sticky sweet as cotton candy. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#210 | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | It eats its own weight in sugar every day. If it doesn't get enough sugar, it becomes incredibly grumpy. |
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| Shield | The sweet smell of cotton candy perfumes Swirlix's fluffy fur. This Pokémon spits out sticky string to tangle up its enemies. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Swirlix is available in Sword and Shield.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swirlix
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Swirlix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swirlix
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Swirlix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Swirlix in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Swirlix in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swirlix
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Swirlix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swirlix
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Swirlix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swirlix
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Swirlix
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds | Base HP: 51 | | | Base Attack: 70 | Base Defense: 51 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon GO | Base HP: 158 | Base Attack: 109 | Base Defense: 119 | | Egg Distance: N/A | Buddy Distance: 3 km | Evolution Requirement:  50
+  Give your buddy 25 treats | | Fast Attacks: Tackle | | Charged Attacks: Draining Kiss, Energy Ball |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Five Swirlix appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!. They attacked Serena and Fennekin after believing they were the ones who stole all of the Berries in their forest. The misunderstanding was eventually resolved when Team Rocket was revealed to be the true culprits.
A Swirlix appeared in a flashback in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the ownership of Raleigh. It was revealed to have evolved into a Slurpuff prior to the events of the movie.
Minor appearances
Swirlix debuted in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Swirlix made a cameo appearance in A PokéVision of Things to Come!.
A Swirlix made a cameo appearance in The Bonds of Evolution!.
A Swirlix made a cameo appearance in The Cave of Trials!.
Two Swirlix appeared in Summer of Discovery!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other under the ownership of Shauna. The former was one of the Pokémon that participated in the Pokémon Summer Camp, while the latter was only seen on a Pokévision video icon. The first Swirlix reappeared in Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!.
A Performer's Swirlix appeared in A Showcase Debut!, where it participated in the Coumarine Showcase. It appeared again in Master Class Choices!, where it was used in the Fleurrh Showcase.
A Swirlix made a cameo appearance in The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!.
A Trainer's Swirlix appeared in Confronting the Darkness!.
A Swirlix appeared in Lights! Camera! Pika!, under the ownership of Frank. Frank used Swirlix alongside Heliolisk and Magnemite to provide the lighting whilst filming his movies.
A Trainer's Swirlix appeared in Performing with Fiery Charm!.
A Trainer's Swirlix appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
A Trainer's Swirlix appeared in Performing a Pathway to the Future!.
A Trainer's Swirlix appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!.
Multiple Swirlix appeared in The Sweet Taste of Battle!, where they were among the Pokémon seen in Glimwood Tangle.
A Trainer's Swirlix appeared in Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!. It reappeared in multiple episodes after while watching the Masters Eight Tournament.
Two Swirlix belonging to Trainers appeared in It's... Champion Time!.
Pokédex entries
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| XY026 | Swirlix | Ash's Pokédex | Swirlix, the Cotton Candy Pokémon. Swirlix only eats sweets, making its fur as sticky as cotton candy. |
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
A Swirlix appeared in The Gathering of Stars.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In X-actly What They Wanted, a Trainer's Swirlix fled when Xerneas and Yveltal clashed in Vaniville Town.
In the TCG
Main article: Swirlix (TCG)Other appearances
Swirlix appears as a Poké Ball summon in both versions of the game. It uses Cotton Spore to slow down nearby opponents.
Swirlix trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DSSwirlix also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
Trophy information
NA: Swirlix, a Fairy-type Pokémon, has a serious sweet tooth. However, all those sweets make its fur really sticky. If you trade a Swirlix while it holds Whipped Dream, it'll evolve into a Slurpuff. In Smash Bros., Swirlix likes to use Cotton Spore. Getting hit by this attack will seriously slow you down.
PAL: Swirlix has a serious sweet tooth - it eats so many sweets that even its fur is sticky and sweet. Not that you should try eating its fur. In this game, it'll use Cotton Spore to slow down all of the other fighters. See? Definitely not edible. Fun fact: if you trade Swirlix while it's holding a Whipped Dream, it'll evolve!
Swirlix returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining the same behavior from the previous game.
Trivia
Origin
Swirlix appears to be based on cotton candy, previously known as fairy floss (a name still used in Australia), which may be the inspiration for its type. The way Swirlix entangles foes in its sticky threads may be a reference to European folktales in which eating fairy food traps mortals in the fairy realm. Considering its lolling tongue, nose, ear-like circular "bumps" on its head, and its tail, it may also be based on a lap dog, more specifically a Bichon Frise or poodle. Its white body and pink, ear-like bumps may also reference folk beliefs that one can distinguish a fairy dog by its white fur and red ears. Because it can float, Swirlix's white puffy body also resembles a cloud.
Name origin
Swirlix may be a combination of swirl and licks. It may also involve helix.
Peroppafu may be a combination of ペロペロ peropero (onomatopoeia for licking) and puff.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | पफ़लिक Pufflick | From puff and lick |  Russian | Свирликс Svirliks | Transcription of English name |  Thai | เพร็อพพัฟ Pheropphap | Transcription of Japanese name |
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