#0276 · Original Hoenn #025 · emerald · gen 3
Taillow
Tiny Swallow Pokémon
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.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 200/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 15
- Height:
- 0.3 m
- Weight:
- 2.3 kg
- Egg groups:
- Flying
- Growth rate:
- Medium slow
- Body shape:
- Alar
Base stats
HP40
Atk55
Def30
Sp.Atk30
Sp.Def30
Speed85
Total: 270
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
RockElectricIce
×½
BugGrass
×0
GroundGhost
Abilities
Guts
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
EV yield (current): +1 SPE
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
guts guts, scrappy
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 115 (emerald) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 40% | 23–25 |
| Road 116 (emerald) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 6–8 |
| Road 104 (emerald) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 4–5 |
| Petalburg Woods (emerald) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 5–6 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GrowlGrowls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 1 | PeckAttacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 35 | 100% | |
| 4 | Focus EnergyFocuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 8 | Quick AttackAn extremely fast attack that always strikes first.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 13 | Wing AttackStrikes the foe with wings spread wide.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | 100% | |
| 19 | Double TeamCreates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | EndeavorGains power if the user’s HP is lower than the foe’s HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 34 | Aerial AceAn extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| 43 | AgilityRelaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.▶ User | Psychic | — | — |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicPoisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerThe effectiveness varies with the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayBoosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectEvades attack, but may fail if used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceBoosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationAn attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnAn attack that increases in power with friendship.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamCreates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM40 | Aerial AceAn extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| TM42 | FacadeBoosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerAn attack with effects that vary by location.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractMakes the opposite gender less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefWhile attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| TM47 | Steel WingStrikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 70 | 90% | |
| HM02 | FlyFlies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 70 | 95% |
Tutor: Double-EdgeA life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.▶ Selected Pokémon, CounterRetaliates any physical hit with double the power.▶ Specific move, MimicCopies a move used by the foe during one battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, SwiftSprays star-shaped rays that never miss.▶ All opponents, SubstituteCreates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.▶ User, SnoreA loud attack that can be used only while asleep.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mud-SlapHurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon, EndureEndures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.▶ User, SwaggerConfuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.▶ Selected Pokémon, Sleep TalkUses an available move randomly while asleep.▶ User
Egg moves: SupersonicEmits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon, RageRaises the user’s ATTACK every time it is hit.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mirror MoveCounters the foe’s attack with the same move.▶ Selected Pokémon, Sky AttackSearches out weak spots, then strikes the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon, PursuitInflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.▶ Selected Pokémon, RefreshHeals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.▶ User
