Introduced in generation six, with the Pokemon X and Y games, Swirlix is a monotype fairy Pokemon. It is the first stage in its two stage evolution line and evolves into Slurpuff when it is traded while holding a Whipped Dream. Swirlix is classified by the Pokedex as the “Cotton Candy Pokemon” which may be a nod to its general design. This guide will showcase Swirlix’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Swirlix.
About Swirlix:
As a generation six Pokemon, Swirlix first appeared in the X and Y season of the anime with the episode A Battle by Any Other Name!. In this episode, five Swirlix appeared and attacked Serena and her Fennekin after mistakenly believing that she ate all the berries. Swirlix is the first stage evolution of its two stage evolution line and it evolves into Slurpuff when it is traded while holding the Whipped Dream held item. The Pokedex mentions that Swirlix will entangle its enemies with sticky and sweet threads like cotton candy.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: X and Y A Battle by Any Other Name! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon X and Y |
| Region | Kalos |
| Evolution | Base evolution of Slurpuff not known to evolve from any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | Evolves when traded while holding a Whipped Dream |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | To entangle its opponents in battle, it extrudes white threads as sweet and sticky as cotton candy. |
Swirlix Base Stats:
| HP | 62 |
| ATTACK | 48 |
| DEFENCE | 66 |
| SP. ATTACK | 59 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 57 |
| SPEED | 49 |
| TOTAL | 341 |
Appearance:
Swirlix is a small, round Pokémon that resembles a stick of cotton candy. It has reddish-pink eyes with white pupils, round pink ears, a tiny reddish pink nose, and is often seen with its tongue poking out of the corner of its mouth. In between its ears is a more prominent tuft of fur. Poking out of the bottom of its fur is its light pink tail while its feet are not usually seen but it does have light pink feet with visible toes. Swirlix is a small Pokemon at only 1 foot and 4 inches, or 0.4 meters, tall.
Behavior:
Swirlix will only eat candy and sweet foods. As a result its fluffy white fur is actually as sticky as cotton candy. It uses its sticky qualities to tie up and slow down their opponents. Swirlix is quick to anger, and without enough sweets, it becomes upset throughout the day. Otherwise, they seem to be easygoing Pokemon. The Pokedex mentions how Swirlix’s weight and stickiness comes from the result of eating sweet foods all day.
Strengths and Weaknesses:
As the base evolution Pokemon of its evolution line, Swirlix is not particularly powerful. Its physical defense is its most powerful stat, but the rest of its stats are mediocre at best. It requires a decent amount of investment before it becomes a powerful Pokemon. As a monotype fairy Pokemon, Swirlix takes 2x damage from poison and steel type moves. It is immune to dragon type moves, and resistant to fighting, bug, and dark type moves.
Best Moveset:
As a base evolution Pokemon, Swirlix is exclusively limited to the LC (Little Cup) bracket of competitive play. In this format it only has to face other base evolution Pokemon, giving it a better chance of success. Swirlix can be used with its Unburden ability as an offensive Pokemon. Consider running Calm Mind, Draining Kiss, Flamethrower, and Thunderbolt. Calm Mind will ensure your Swirlix deals significant damage, Draining Kiss benefits from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), and Flamethrower plus Thunderbolt gives you the ability to cover many different types of opposing Pokemon.
| Calm Mind | Draining Kiss |
| Flamethrower | Thunderbolt |
How to Catch Swirlix in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Swirlix in Pokemon Go, there are a few different ways of doing so. You can find Swirlix spawning in the wild at a boosted rate near beaches and landmarks. Swirlix can also be hatched from 2 or 7 km eggs and it was also offered as part of field research rewards in previous events. Unfortunately, neither Swirlix or its evolution Slurpuff are available as raid bosses at Pokemon Gyms. In order to evolve your Swirlix into a Slurpuff, you will need to obtain 25 candies with Swirlix as your buddy, and then use 50 candies to evolve that Swirlix into a Slurpuff.
Trivia
- Swirlix and Spritzee have many similarities. Both are generation six fairy Pokemon, both have their exclusive appearance in Pokemon X and Y or Pokemon Sword and Shield, and both require trading with a particular held item in order to evolve.
- The inspiration for Swirlix’s design is likely based on cotton candy.
- The name Swirlix is a combination of the words swirl and licks.
FAQ
How do you evolve Swirlix?
In order to evolve Swirlix, you will need to trade it while it is holding a Whipped Dream held item. Once the trade finishes, the player who obtained the Swirlix will find that it begins to evolve. There is no level requirement to unlock evolution and you can do so as soon as you find a Whipped Dream held item.
Does Slurpuff evolve?
Slurpuff is the final evolution in its two stage evolution line. It cannot evolve into any other Pokemon. Slurpuff will evolve from Swirlix when it is traded holding a Whipped Dream held item. There is nothing that the player can do to evolve Slurpuff further.
What Pokedex number is Swirlix?
Swirlix is the 684th Pokemon in the Pokedex. The Pokedex will label every Pokemon with a number typically sequentially with its evolutions. However, Pokemon that were released in a prior generation will gain priority over sequential order with evolutions. Therefore, you can use this number to remind yourself which generation a Pokemon was released in.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Cotton Candy Pokemon”. While Swirlix has not had the biggest impact on competitive play, it is unique as one of the first fairy type Pokemon to be introduced to the franchise. The addition of a brand new type is rare for a new installment of Pokemon games and the new Pokemon that came with it tend to be remarkable. Reserve a slot on your team for Swirlix to have a fairy type Pokemon with offensive potential.
