Swinub
#220 in the National Pokédex • Pig Pokémon
Swinub
#220 in the National Pokédex • Pig Pokémon
Stats
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 1 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 225 |
| Base Exp. | 50 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon 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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Swinub #220 | Level 33 | ![]() Piloswine #221 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. |
| Start | Odor Sleuth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Negates the foe’s efforts to heighten evasiveness. |
| 10 | Powder Snow | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Blasts the foe with a snowy gust. May cause freezing. |
| 19 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| 28 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. |
| 37 | Mist | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities. |
| 46 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. |
| 55 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy. |
| Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | An attack that may raise all stats. |
| Bite | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 25 | Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. |
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Icicle Spear | ![]() | Special | 10 | 100 | 30 | Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row. |
| Mud Shot | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 95 | 15 | Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED. |
| Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. |
| Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. |
Traits
Oblivious
Prevents attraction.
Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.










































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