Swinub

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Swinub is an Ice/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Pig Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	220
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
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
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.

Oblivious ability Snow Cloak ability Thick Fat ability

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2	2	0	2		2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
							2

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2	2	0	2		2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
							2

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
		2	0	2	½	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
							2

Evolution chart

#220
Swinub
Ice · Ground

(Level 33)

#221
Piloswine
Ice · Ground

(after Ancient Power learned)

#473
Mamoswine
Ice · Ground

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.
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

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Swinub learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	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 Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
10	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
17	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
39	Superpower	Fighting	120	100
67	Earth Power	Ground	90	100
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—

Moves learnt by level up

Swinub learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.	Method
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

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7

Swinub sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal						—
Shiny						—	—

See all Swinub sprites

Where to find Swinub

Gold Silver Crystal	Ice Path
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
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)