swoobat

Swoobat is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Psychic / Flying

Abilities:

• Unaware: Ignores the opposing Pokémon's stat changes during battle.
• Klutz: Prevents the Pokémon from using held items.
• Simple (Hidden Ability): Doubles the effectiveness of stat changes.

Physical Characteristics:

• Swoobat is a bat-like Pokémon with a heart-shaped nose.
• It has large, blue wings and a furry body.
• Its eyes are small and yellow.
• A prominent feature is its heart-shaped nostrils, which are used for echolocation.
• It has two small feet and pointed ears with tufts of fur.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Swoobat is often found in caves and dark, wooded areas.
• It hangs upside down when resting, using its feet to cling to surfaces.
• Known for being quite affectionate, it often flutters around humans and Pokémon it likes.
• Uses its echolocation to navigate through the dark environments it inhabits.

In Battle:

• Swoobat is known for its high Speed and decent Special Attack.
• It can utilize its ability, Simple, to significantly boost its stats with moves like Calm Mind.
• Signature moves include Air Slash and Psychic, capitalizing on its dual typing.
• Strong against Fighting and Grass types due to its Flying type.
• Weak against Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Woobat when it reaches a high level of friendship with its trainer.

Interesting Facts:

• Swoobat's heart-shaped nose is a unique trait, symbolizing its ability to emit sound waves that can crush boulders.
• Its evolution is friendship-based, emphasizing its affectionate nature.
• Swoobat's design is inspired by fruit bats and the concept of love and attraction, as suggested by its heart-shaped features.
• In the games, Swoobat can often be found in caves like the Chargestone Cave in the Unova region.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It emits sound waves of various frequencies from its nose, including some powerful enough to destroy rocks.
• White: Anyone who comes into contact with the ultrasonic waves emitted by a courting male experiences a positive mood shift.
• Black-2: It shakes its tail vigorously when it emits ultrasonic waves strong enough to reduce concrete to rubble.
• White-2: It shakes its tail vigorously when it emits ultrasonic waves strong enough to reduce concrete to rubble.
• X: It shakes its tail vigorously when it emits ultrasonic waves strong enough to reduce concrete to rubble.
• Y: Anyone who comes into contact with the ultrasonic waves emitted by a courting male experiences a positive mood shift.
• Omega-Ruby: It shakes its tail vigorously when it emits ultrasonic waves strong enough to reduce concrete to rubble.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Anyone who comes into contact with the ultrasonic waves emitted by a courting male experiences a positive mood shift.
• Sword: Emitting powerful sound waves tires it out. Afterward, it won’t be able to fly for a little while.
• Shield: The auspicious shape of this Pokémon’s nose apparently led some regions to consider Swoobat a symbol of good luck.