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Swellow

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Where to catch it

9 games

What you have, to work out your shiny odds

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

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  • Route 213Wild

    Poké Radar only, so it needs the National Pokédex.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank

Static encounter odds
  • Full odds 1 in 4,096
Breeding odds
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter

    Lv. 60

    Repeatable encounter at the end of a red (cliff) wormhole in Ultra Warp Ride. Whether it is shiny is fixed when you enter the hole: from 1% up to 36%, rising with distance and ring type (10% one ring, 19% two rings, 36% flower-pattern at 5,000+ light years).

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rotomlabs.net

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: boosted odds

Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds

X/Y

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds
  • Evolve TaillowEvolution

    Level it up to level 22.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Black 2/White 2

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Wild odds
  • Full odds 1 in 8,192
Breeding odds
  • Route 13Wild

    Only appears while a swarm is reported on this route; swarms start after the Hall of Fame and change daily.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Black/White

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Wild odds
  • Full odds 1 in 8,192
Breeding odds
  • Giant Chasm — OutsideWild

    Lv. 47–57 · Dark Grass, Walk

    Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

  • Route 13Wild

    Lv. 47–57 · Dark Grass, Walk

    Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

HeartGold/SoulSilver

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds

Platinum

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

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Breeding odds
  • Route 213Wild

    Lv. 25–26 · Walk · Poké Radar

    Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Diamond/Pearl

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Wild odds
Breeding odds
  • Route 213Wild

    Lv. 20–22 · Walk · Poké Radar

    Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

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