#0276
— Tiny Swallow Pokémon
Taillow
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Taillow is a normal/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 270 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Guts ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Taillow. Build around what Taillow actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Taillow takes super-effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Taillow into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (85)
- Lowest stat
- Defense (30)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 85)
- BST
- 270 (low for the format)
Taillow is a normal/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 270 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Guts ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Taillow. Build around what Taillow actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Taillow
Taillow is the Tiny Swallow Pokémon a Normal/Flying type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 270 with Guts as its ability.
What is Taillow weak to?
Taillow is a Normal/Flying-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It resists Grass, Bug. It is immune to Ground, Ghost.
How to counter Taillow
To counter Taillow in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Ice or Rock moves and can withstand its Normal/Flying STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Taillow in competitive teams
Taillow can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Taillow on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
