Taillow (Japanese: スバメ Subame) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Swellow starting at level 22.
Biology
Taillow is a small avian Pokémon with dark blue feathers. A red marking with pointed tips stretches from its chest to its forehead, and it has a white underside. It has narrow brown eyes and a short yellow beak. It has elongated wingtips and black feet with yellow talons. Each foot has three toes facing forward and one backward. Two sharply pointed feathers form its tail.
Taillow is very gutsy and will stand up to powerful opponents without backing down. During the cold season, this Pokémon will fly over 180 miles (300 kilometers) per day to search for areas that have warm climates. It typically hunts Wurmple, but flocks have also been shown eating crops in the anime. When it is hungry, it will weaken and cry loudly.
Evolution
Taillow evolves into Swellow.
(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 III | | Hoenn
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| Ruby | 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. |
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| Sapphire | 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. |
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| Emerald | Although it is small, it is very courageous. It will take on a larger Skarmory on an equal footing. However, its will weakens if it becomes hungry. |
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| FireRed | It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day. |
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| Diamond | It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
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| HeartGold | When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey. |
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| Black | It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
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| Black 2 | It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
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| X | It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. |
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| Y | It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day. |
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| Omega Ruby | 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. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Taillow is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Taillow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Taillow
- 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 Taillow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Taillow
- 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 Taillow 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 Taillow in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Taillow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Taillow
- 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 Taillow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Taillow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
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(Gust ×1) | | Loops: 4 | Min. exp.: 14 | Max. exp.: 18 | Browser entry R-036
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.45 seconds | Base HP: 45 | | | Base Attack: 66 | Base Defense: 41 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Taillow debuted in You Never Can Taillow as the leader of a flock of Taillow in Petalburg Woods. The Tiny Swallow Pokémon was the first Pokémon that Ash caught in Hoenn. Taillow evolved into Swellow in That's Just Swellow during the final round of the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.
In Serving Up the Flute Cup!, Goh caught a Taillow while visiting the Hoenn Battle Frontier and used it to help him catch three Wurmple. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Other
In We're No Angels!, Team Rocket helped Professor Brown stop them from attacking the crops of a village whose residents thought the trio were superheroes.
In Oaknapped!, Ritchie owns a Taillow nicknamed Rose. It was sent out to help Ritchie and his friends find the missing Professor Oak.
In a flashback in Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!, a wild Taillow attacked Sawyer's Treecko, only to be later defeated by it.
Minor appearances
In The Ribbon Cup Caper, a Taillow was at the S.S. St. Flower's Pokémon Center.
A Taillow appeared in a visualization in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Taillow was one of Mew's transformations.
A Coordinator's Taillow appeared in What I Did for Love!.
In A Staravia is Born!, Team Rocket captured multiple Taillow.
Multiple Taillow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Taillow appeared in The Dream Continues!.
Multiple Taillow appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In Day Three Blockbusters!, a Trainer's Taillow attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.
A wild Taillow appeared in Love Strikes! Eevee, Yikes!.
A Trainer's Taillow appeared in The Treasure After the Storm!.
Pokédex entries
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| AG004 | Taillow | Ash's Pokédex | Taillow, the Tiny Swallow Pokémon. Taillow has a fierce personality, never backing down, even against the most powerful opponents. |
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, a wild Taillow landed on the roof of Brendan's house.
Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, multiple Taillow were flying away from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
Main article: Ash's TaillowAsh owns a Taillow in Ash & Pikachu, similar to the anime.
Pokémon Adventures
Taillow debuted as a wild Pokémon in Making Mirth with Mightyena.
A Taillow, nicknamed Lolotai (Japanese: スババ Subaba), appeared in Tripped Up by Torkoal, under the ownership of Russell (Japanese: タツキ Tatsuki). It was seen while Ruby was participating in a Pokémon Contest.
A Trainer's Taillow appeared in Plugging Past Electrike I.
Two Taillow appeared in Not So Fetching Feebas.
A Trainer's Taillow appeared in A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I.
The Battle Factory rented a Taillow, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow.
Pokémon Try Adventure
Taillow appeared in TA02.
In the TCG
Main article: Taillow (TCG)Trivia
Origin
Taillow seems to be based on a swallow, specifically the barn swallow or welcome swallow. Its Shiny form's green coloration may be a nod to the violet-green swallow.
Name origin
Taillow may be a combination of tail and swallow.
Subame may be a corruption of 燕 tsubame (swallow).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | मिनिबील Minibeel | From mini and बील beel |  Russian | Тэйллоу Teyllou | Transcription of English name |  Thai | สึบาเมะ Suebame | Transcription of Japanese name |
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