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Swirlix in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves

Find Swirlix’s X/Y locations, Fairy typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Swirlix is Kalos Central #131 and National #684. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Fairy.

Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

Swirlix Pokémon X/Y base stats
Stat	Base value
HP	62
Attack	48
Defense	66
Sp. Atk	59
Sp. Def	57
Speed	49
Total	341

Where to find it in X and Y

Pokémon X exclusive. Trade it while holding Whipped Dream to evolve it into Slurpuff.

Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

Swirlix Pokémon X/Y encounters
Location	Version	Method	Level	Condition
Route 7	X only	Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors	14	—
Route 7	X only	Yellow flowers	14	—
Route 7	X only	Purple flowers	14	—
Friend Safari — Fairy	X and Y	Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors	30	Friend Safari slot 2 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari)

Evolution family

Swirlix evolution family in X and Y
From	Into	X / Y method
Swirlix	Slurpuff	Trade while holding Whipped Dream

Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.

All Kalos evolution methods

Abilities, breeding and training

Swirlix abilities
Ability	Slot
Sweet Veil	Regular ability
Unburden	Hidden Ability

Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.

Swirlix breeding and training facts
Property	Value
Gender ratio	50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)	Fairy
Base hatch cycles	20
Experience growth	medium
Base capture rate	200 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship	70
EV yield	Defense +1
Height / weight	0.4 m / 3.5 kg

The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.

Breeding, EVs, IVs and Super Training

Level-up moves

Swirlix Pokémon X/Y level-up moves
Level	Move
1 / start	Sweet Scent
1 / start	Tackle
5	Fairy Wind
8	Play Nice
10	Fake Tears
13	Round
17	Cotton Spore
21	Endeavor
26	Aromatherapy
31	Draining Kiss
36	Energy Ball
41	Cotton Guard
45	Wish
49	Play Rough
58	Light Screen
67	Safeguard

All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.

Compatible TMs and HMs

Swirlix compatible machines
Machine	Move	Type	Category
TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status
TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status
TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status
TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	Normal	Special
TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special
TM70	Flash	Normal	Status
TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status
TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status
TM99	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special
TM100	Confide	Normal	Status
HM03	Surf	Water	Special

TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.

All 100 TM and 5 HM locations

Egg moves and move tutors

Egg moves: After You, Belly Drum, Copycat, Yawn.

No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.

Related species

Return to Swirlix in the Kalos Pokédex.

Slurpuff: locations, stats and moves

FIELD NOTE

Check Swirlix’s version label and encounter method before travelling.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.