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Ducklett and its evolution, Swanna, are Water/Flying-type Pokemon from the Unova Region. Given the various Water/Flying-tpe Pokemon that can be caught inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, some trainers may think the Ducklett-line was an odd choice for a returning Pokemon in Kitakami, the setting of The Teal Mask DLC.
Even ifScarlet/Violetplayers never use Ducklett or Swanna in battle, they’re going to need to catch both in order to complete the Kitakami Pokedex. For those whodowant to use them as their Water or Flying-type, they should consider the pros and cons of Ducklett and Swanna before making room in their party.
Where to Find Ducklett
Ducklett can be found atFellhorn GorgeandMossfell Confluence. They’ll be aroundlevel 34before the postgame, and aroundlevel 60after “The Way Home” main quest. They can also be found in1-star Tera Raids.
Some Ducklett will beswimming, so trainers are advised tounlock Koraidon/Miraidon’s swim abilitybeforehand. Those that are in the water are easier to catch withDive Balls. Otherwise,Net Ballswill also work thanks to Ducklett’s Water-typing.
How to Evolve Ducklett (How to Get Swanna)
Ducklett evolves into Swanna atlevel 35. The Ducklett caught in Kitakami before the completion of “The Way Home” will be lower than their evolve level. Trainers can use it in battle (or Auto-Battle) to grind EXP, or they can resort to feeding it Exp. Candy M. Duckletts caught in the postgame just need to level upone more timeto evolve.
Although Swanna’s Pokedex entry says it can’t be found in Kitakami, there areFixed Spawnlocations for Swanna inFellhorn Gorge. One may be seen swimming in the water, while another is on the cliffs betweenKitakami HallandFellhorn Gorge. There’s also an Ice-type Terastallized Swanna in the waters at the Kitakami Wilds, near theGracious Stoneslandmark. Otherwise, trainers will be able to catch Swannain4-star Tera Raids. These raids will unlock after collecting7 gym badges.
If trainers are trying to catch the Fixed Spawn Swannas, they’ll want to use Dive Balls or Net Balls. Swanna’s catch rate is much lower than Ducklett’s, and it’s likely to break out of a Quick Ball, forcing trainers to battle it. Whittle down its HP with moves thatdon’ttarget its type weaknesses.AvoidElectric-type moves, as Swanna has a x4 weakness to them and will be KO’d instantly.
If players are fighting the Terastallized Swanna in theKitakami Wilds, they’ll want to hit it hard with a Fire, Fighitng, or Steel-type move. Once its Tera Form breaks, Swanna can be caught, and at that point, its HP will be in the red or orange.
Is Swanna Worth Using?
Swanna’s Water/Flying-typing has some advantages and disadvantages - just as every other dual type Pokemon. Other Water/Flying-types inScarlet/Violetinclude Gyarados, Wingull, Pelipper,and Cramorant (Scarletonly). Swanna’s base stats are average with its Speed being its best strength. On the other hand, none of its base stats break 100, whereas Pokemon like Pelipper and Gyaradosdobreak 100 with their Defense and Attack respectively.
Here’s what to know about Swanna as well as recommended Natures and Moves:
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Keen Eye: Ducklett/Swanna’s Accuracy can’t be lowered. It also doesn’t calculate the target Pokemon’s evasiveness when attacking.
Big Pecks: Opposing Pokemon can’t lower Ducklett/Swanna’s Defense.
Hidden Ability
Hydration:If Rain Dance is in effect, Ducklett/Swanna’s status problems are healed at the end of each turn.
Although Swanna’s Attack and Special Attack base stat are the same, all but two of its attacking moves in its learnset arespecial moves. This means it’s better to run a special attacker Swanna rather than a physical attacker. While its TM learnset are mostly Water, Flying, and Normal-type moves, it can also learn attacks that give it some coverage.
