Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoenn | Petalburg Woods | Walking | 5–6 |
| Hoenn | Route 104 | Walking | 4–5 |
| Hoenn | Route 115 | Walking | 23–25 |
| Hoenn | Route 116 | Walking | 6–8 |
| Johto | Cherrygrove | HeadbuttUse Headbutt facing a secret tree. | 18–25 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 30
- Sp. Attack
- 30
- Sp. Defense
- 30
- Speed
- 85
Abilities · Guts
Hidden ability · Scrappy
Size · 0.3 m · 2.3 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Swellow · Level 22
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Taillow
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Peck |
| 1 | Growl |
| 5 | Focus Energy |
| 9 | Quick Attack |
| 13 | Wing Attack |
| 17 | Double Team |
| 21 | Aerial Ace |
| 25 | Quick Guard |
| 29 | Agility |
| 33 | Air Slash |
| 37 | Endeavor |
| 41 | Brave Bird |
| 45 | Reversal |