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Swinub

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Swinub

#258 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Pig Pokémon

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black 2

Rooting the tip of its snout into the ground, it searches for food. Sometimes it even digs up a hot spring.

Pokémon White 2

Rooting the tip of its snout into the ground, it searches for food. Sometimes it even digs up a hot spring.

Details

Types

IceGround

Category

Pig Pokémon

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0220

Pokédex

#258

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Swinub, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Resists

Immune to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Unova #258
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
225
Base Exp.
50

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Swinub

Swinub

#258

Level 33

Piloswine

Piloswine

#259

Piloswine

Piloswine

#259

Level up knowing Ancient Power

Mamoswine

Mamoswine

#260

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Entralink

Entree Forest (Icy Cave historical transfer)

Historical Dream World transfer10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; the official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Icy Cave historical catalog; ability: Thick Fat; exact Dream Point thresholds and per-record source gaps are documented separately, Historical featured move options: Odor Sleuth, Icicle Spear, Ancient Power

White 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Entralink

Entree Forest (Icy Cave historical transfer)

Historical Dream World transfer10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; the official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Icy Cave historical catalog; ability: Thick Fat; exact Dream Point thresholds and per-record source gaps are documented separately, Historical featured move options: Odor Sleuth, Icicle Spear, Ancient Power

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartOdor SleuthNormalStatus--40

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit with Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

5Mud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

8Powder SnowIceSpecial4010025

The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the targets.

11Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

14EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

18Mud BombGroundSpecial658510

The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

21Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

24Ice ShardIcePhysical4010030

The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.

28Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.

35MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.

37EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

40FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

44BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

48AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden Power

Varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

AvalancheIcePhysical6010010

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

FissureGroundPhysical-305

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target instantly faints if it hits.

Icicle CrashIcePhysical859010

The user attacks by harshly dropping an icicle onto the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Icicle SpearIcePhysical2510030

The user launches sharp icicles at the target. It strikes two to five times in a row.

Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.

These moves require the labeled trade, transfer or historical gift route. Individual options do not establish that every combination is legal.
Class
AcquisitionDescription
CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Defense CurlNormalStatus--40

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Natural Gift

Varies

Physical-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Oblivious

Ability Slot 1

Prevents it from becoming infatuated.

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

Snow Cloak

Ability Slot 2

Raises evasion in a hailstorm.

Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Thick Fat(Hidden Ability)

Ups resistance to Fire-​ and Ice-type moves.

Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

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