Swinub
Pokédex data
National № | 220 |
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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 № | 191 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 203 (Platinum) 195 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 258 (Black 2/White 2) 076 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 075 (Sword/Shield) 007 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Attack |
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Catch rate | 225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 50 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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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.
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. |
Moves learned by Swinub
Moves learnt by level up
Swinub learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield 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 in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Swinub egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
51 | Icicle Spear | Ice | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
64 | Avalanche | Ice | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Swinub is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
Moves learnt by level up
Swinub learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Odor Sleuth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
5 | Mud Sport | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
8 | Powder Snow | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
14 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Mud Bomb | Ground | ![]() | 65 | 85 |
21 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
24 | Ice Shard | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
28 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
35 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
40 | Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
44 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
48 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Swinub learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Swinub egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Avalanche | Ice | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Fissure | Ground | ![]() | — | 30 |
Freeze-Dry | Ice | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Icicle Crash | Ice | ![]() | 85 | 90 |
Icicle Spear | Ice | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Move Tutor moves
Swinub can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Swinub is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Swinub can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Swinub sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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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 |
Answers to Swinub questions
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Swinub |
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Japanese | ウリムー (Urimoo) |
German | Quiekel |
French | Marcacrin |
Name origin
- swine
- of or relating to pigs
- nub
- lump/knob (referring to its nose)