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 |
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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.
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 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. |
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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 Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Swinub learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Ice Shard | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
11 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
18 | Icicle Crash | Ice | 85 | 90 | |
25 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
34 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
43 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
52 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Swinub can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | — | 100 | |
Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — |
Swinub sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | |||||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
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 |
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)