Pokémon type
Normal
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
12DPS
Return
Purified
60DPS
Defending
12DPS
26.4DPS
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Taillow family. Taillow evolves into Swellow for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Taillow for 45 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| 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
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| 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.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.03
- 2 0.03
- 3 0.03
- 4 0.03
- 5 0.03
- 6 0.03
- 7 0.03
- 8 0.03
- 9 0.03
- 10 0.03
The best counter to Taillow is Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow) with Thunder Shock and Wildbolt Storm, followed by Zekrom (Shadow), White Kyurem and Regieleki. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
The top Taillow counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Taillow's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
106 |
| Defense |
|
61 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
| Level 50 | 113 |
Average size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| 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 |