Piloswine

Piloswine is an Ice/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Pokédex data

National № 0221
Type Ice Ground
Species Swine Pokémon
Height 1.1 m (3′07″)
Weight 55.8 kg (123.0 lbs)
Abilities 1. Oblivious
2. Snow Cloak
Thick Fat (hidden ability)
Local № 0192 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0204 (Platinum)
0196 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0259 (Black 2/White 2)
0077 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0076 (Sword/Shield)
0213 (Legends: Arceus)
0008 (The Crown Tundra)
0051 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 HP, 1 Attack
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 158
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 100
310 404
Attack 100
184 328
Defense 80
148 284
Sp. Atk 60
112 240
Sp. Def 60
112 240
Speed 50
94 218
Total 450 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.

Evolution chart

Swinub#0220
Swinub
Ice · Ground
(Level 33) (after Ancient Power learned)

Piloswine changes

Pokédex entries

Gold Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
Silver If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
Crystal Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Ruby
Sapphire
PILOSWINE is covered by a thick coat of long hair that enables it to endure the freezing cold. This POKéMON uses its tusks to dig up food that has been buried under ice.
FireRed If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
LeafGreen Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
Emerald A PILOSWINE is covered by a thick coat of long hair for enduring freezing cold. It uses its tusks to dig up food that has been buried under ice.
Diamond
Pearl
Its shaggy coat makes it unable to see. It checks surroundings with its sensitive nose instead.
Platinum Covered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.
HeartGold Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
SoulSilver If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
Black
White
Covered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.
Black 2
White 2
With its excellent sense of smell, it’s even able to find mushrooms that are buried under frozen ground.
X Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Y Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Piloswine is covered by a thick coat of long hair that enables it to endure the freezing cold. This Pokémon uses its tusks to dig up food that has been buried under ice.
Sword If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
Shield Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Its shaggy coat makes it unable to see. It checks surroundings with its sensitive nose instead.
Legends: Arceus The long fur of this Pokémon covers its eyes, ears, and even limbs, allowing Piloswine to resist harshly frigid conditions. The Pokémon’s white tusks can be used to defeat its enemies.

Moves learned by Piloswine

Moves learnt by level up

Piloswine learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
1FlailNormalPhysical 100
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
1Powder SnowIceSpecial 40 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
15Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
20MistIceStatus
25EndureNormalStatus
30Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
37AmnesiaPsychicStatus
44Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
51EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
58BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
65ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Piloswine learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95

Egg moves

Piloswine does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Piloswine is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Piloswine learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
11BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
18Icicle CrashIcePhysical 85 90
25High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
34Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
43BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
52Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Piloswine can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Piloswine sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Piloswine sprite from Silver Piloswine sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Piloswine sprite from Diamond & Pearl Piloswine sprite from Black & White Piloswine sprite from X & Y Piloswine sprite from Sword & Shield Piloswine sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Piloswine Shiny sprite from Silver Piloswine Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Piloswine Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Piloswine Shiny sprite from Black & White Piloswine Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Piloswine

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Evolve Swinub
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Icefall Cave
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Evolve Swinub
Platinum Route 217
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Swinub
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Giant Chasm
X
Y
Frost Cavern
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Swinub
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage, Slippery Slope, Roaring-Sea Caves
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Swinub
Legends: Arceus Avalanche Slopes, Avalugg's Legacy, Bonechill Wastes
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Piloswine
Japanese イノムー (Inomoo)
German Keifel
French Cochignon
Italian Piloswine
Spanish Piloswine
Korean 메꾸리 (mekkuri)
Chinese (Simplified) 长毛猪
Chinese (Traditional) 長毛豬

 

English Swine Pokémon
Japanese いのししポケモン
German Wildschwein-Pokémon
French Pokémon Porc
Italian Pokémon Suino
Spanish Pokémon Puerco
Korean 멧돼지포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 野猪宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 野豬寶可夢

Name origin

pilose
covered with hair
swine
of or relating to pigs