Normal/Flying-types are nothing new to thePokemonfranchise. Most of the bird-based Pokemon are Normal/Flying-types, like Noctowl, Pidgeot, and Fearow. Swablu is another Normal/Flying-type that gets the interesting change to Flying/Dragon in its evolution (a typing that many wish Dragonite would adopt). Over the years, the simple yet effective cloud-inspired designs of these Pokemon have made them beloved fan favorites, especially Altaria.
Those fans will be happy to find out that both Swablu and Altaria are part of thePokemon Scarlet & VioletPokedex, amongother Gen 3 favorites like Spoink, Grumpig, Shuppet, and Banette. Altaria is also more than a great design. Its good defensive stats and Natural Cure ability make it a viable team member and raid companion. Here’s how players can get their hands on both Swablu and Altaria.
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Where to Find Swablu in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
As its Pokedex habitat entry states, Swablu can be found most frequently in mountainous areas. These are also the most likely placesfor Mass Outbreaksof Swablu and Altaria to appear, so players hoping to increase their shiny odds will have the most luck there. Players looking to catch the Cotton Bird Pokemon should look in these areas:
How to Evolve Swablu in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Swablu evolves into Altaria at Level 35, and requires no other special evolution method to do so.EXP Share cannot be turned offinPokemon Scarlet & Violet, so players should have no issues getting Swablu to Level 35 using auto-battle, trainer battles, Gym Battles, or Rare Candies.
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How to Catch Altaria in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
If catching and evolving a Swablu sounds like too much work, players can also catch afully evolved Altaria in the wild. Despite their similar habitat map in-game, Altaria most often spawns in slightly different areas. Altaria is often seen surrounded by a pack of Swablu, so players shouldn’t have too much trouble hunting down the Humming Pokemon. Altaria can also be spotted in the following areas:
