Swinub
Swinub is an Ice/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0220 |
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| Type | Ice Ground |
| Species | Pig Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Oblivious 2. Snow Cloak Thick Fat (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0191 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0203 (Platinum) 0195 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0258 (Black 2/White 2) 0076 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0075 (Sword/Shield) 0212 (Legends: Arceus) 0007 (The Crown Tundra) 0050 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 50 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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| Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Total | 250 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Swinub.
Evolution chart
Swinub changes
- In Generation 3, Swinub does not have the Snow Cloak ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Swinub has a base experience yield of 78.
- In Generations 2-7, Swinub has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs. |
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| Silver | If it smells something enticing, it dashes headlong off to find the source of the aroma. |
| Crystal | It uses the tip of its nose to dig for food. Its nose is so tough that even frozen ground poses no problem. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
SWINUB roots for food by rubbing its snout against the ground. Its favorite food is a mushroom that grows under the cover of dead grass. This POKéMON occasionally roots out hot springs. |
| FireRed | If it smells something enticing, it dashes off headlong to find the source of the aroma. |
| LeafGreen | It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs. |
| Emerald | It roots for food by rubbing its snout against the ground. Its favorite food is a mushroom that grows under dried grass. It occasionally roots out hot springs. |
| Diamond Pearl |
It loves eating mushrooms that grow under dead grass. It also finds hot springs while foraging. |
| Platinum | It has a very sensitive nose. It can locate mushrooms, berries, and even hot springs buried under ice. |
| HeartGold | It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs. |
| SoulSilver | If it smells something enticing, it dashes off headlong to find the source of the aroma. |
| Black White |
It has a very sensitive nose. It can locate mushrooms, berries, and even hot springs buried under ice. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Rooting the tip of its snout into the ground, it searches for food. Sometimes it even digs up a hot spring. |
| X | It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs. |
| Y | If it smells something enticing, it dashes off headlong to find the source of the aroma. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Swinub roots for food by rubbing its snout against the ground. Its favorite food is a mushroom that grows under the cover of dead grass. This Pokémon occasionally roots out hot springs. |
| Sword | It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs. |
| Shield | If it smells something enticing, it dashes off headlong to find the source of the aroma. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It loves eating mushrooms that grow under dead grass. It also finds hot springs while foraging. |
| Legends: Arceus | Swinub excels at sniffing out mushrooms buried beneath grass or snow. Since ancient times, the people of Hisui have often relied upon this skill. |
Moves learned by Swinub
Moves learnt by level up
Swinub does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Swinub does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Swinub cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Swinub learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Powder Snow | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Ice Shard | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
| 20 | Mist | Ice | — | — | |
| 25 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 35 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 40 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 45 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 50 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 |
Egg moves
Swinub learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Swinub gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Fissure | Ground | — | 30 | |
| Freeze-Dry | Ice | 70 | 100 | |
| Icicle Crash | Ice | 85 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Swinub is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 02 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 52 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 128 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 174 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| 176 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 179 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 186 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 187 | Icicle Spear | Ice | 25 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Swinub sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Swinub
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Ice Path |
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| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Icefall Cave |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 217 |
| Platinum | Route 217, Acuity Lakefront |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Ice Path |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Breed Piloswine/Mamoswine |
| X Y |
Breed Piloswine/Mamoswine |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Tapu Village |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Rolling Fields, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Slippery Slope |
| Shield | Rolling Fields, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Slippery Slope |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 217, Swampy Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Avalanche Slopes, Avalugg's Legacy, Bonechill Wastes |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Swinub questions
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Other languages
| English | Swinub |
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| Japanese | ウリムー (Urimoo) |
| German | Quiekel |
| French | Marcacrin |
| Italian | Swinub |
| Spanish | Swinub |
| Korean | 꾸꾸리 (kkukkuri) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小山猪 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小山豬 |
| English |
Pig Pokémon |
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| Japanese | いのぶたポケモン |
| German | Ferkel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Cochon |
| Italian | Pokémon Maiale |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cerdo |
| Korean | 산돼지포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小猪宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小豬寶可夢 |
Name origin
- swine
- of or relating to pigs
- nub
- lump/knob (referring to its nose)


