Taillow
#276 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Taillow
The best moves for Taillow are Quick Attack and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Peck and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Defending
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Taillow family. Taillow evolves into Swellow for 50 Candy.
Game images
Taillow, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Taillow is a Normal & Flying Pokémon. It is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Taillow's best moveset is Quick Attack & Return and it has a Max CP of 865. Taillow evolves into Swellow.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Peck | 10 | 12 |
| Quick Attack | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
5.9 | 108% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 DPS
|
5.4 | 100% |
|
Peck
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
5.4 | 100% |
|
Peck
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 DPS
|
5.2 | 96% |
|
Peck
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
3.7 | 68% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
3.7 | 68% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Taillow?
Taillow is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
The best counter to Taillow is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and White Kyurem.
The top Taillow counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| White Kyurem | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
106 |
| Defense |
|
61 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
328 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
437 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
656 |
|
Level 40 |
765 |
|
Level 50 |
865 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 546 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 710 |

