Taillow

スバメ · Nirondelle

TAILLOW courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy POKéMON will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.

Type: flyingNormal
Stage: 1 of 2

Category: Tiny Swallow Pokémon
Japanese: スバメ
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 2.3 kg
Habitat: Grassland
Color: Blue
Shape: Wings

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Taillow.

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Taillow

Stage 1

Base form

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Swellow

Stage 2

From Taillow

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 040

/255
Attack 055

/255
Defense 030

/255
Sp. Atk 030

/255
Sp. Def 030

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Speed 085

/255

§ III

Best Taillow cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 13 cards.

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§ IV

Taillow through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
XY era
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02 AY

Ayaka Yoshida

Ayaka Yoshida has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2011, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span Team Up, Lost Thunder, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color palettes, focused compositions, and an energetic, playful mood.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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03 AO

Ayako Ozaki

Ayako Ozaki is credited on 12 Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2025, spanning Destined Rivals, Journey Together, and Black Bolt. The work favors cartoonish, playful clarity—balanced, focused compositions and vibrant, natural palettes that keep the mood cheerful and light.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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04 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Base era
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05 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

1 card
Black & White era
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