Swarm
Effect in Pokémon Champions
Boosts the power of the Pokémon’s Bug-type moves by 50% when its HP drops to 1/3 or less of its max.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 3–9
- Introduced in Gen 3
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability17 Pokémon · 4 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0123Scyther
#0167Spinarak
#0168Ariados
#0212Scizor
#0214Heracross
#0313Volbeat
#0402Kricketune
#0540Sewaddle
#0542Leavanny
#0595JoltikHidden
#0596GalvantulaHidden
#0636LarvestaHidden
#0637VolcaronaHidden
#0736Grubbin
#0900Kleavor
#0919Nymble
#0920LokixNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Swarm do?
Boosts the power of the Pokémon’s Bug-type moves by 50% when its HP drops to 1/3 or less of its max.
Which Pokémon have Swarm?
17 Pokémon have it, e.g. Scyther, Spinarak, Ariados, Scizor, Heracross, Volbeat, Kricketune, Sewaddle.
Which types of Pokémon have Swarm?
The most common are Bug (17) / Electric (2) / Fire (2). The full breakdown of all 17 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Swarm has the highest base stat total?
In order: Volcarona (550), Scyther (500), Scizor (500), Heracross (500), Leavanny (500).