Swinub

#220 in the National Pokédex • Pig Pokémon

Magcargo

Piloswine

Normal

Shiny

Swinub

Pig Pokémon

#220

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

Abilities

Oblivious

Stats

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

Min

Max

210

304

Attack

218

Defense

196

Sp. Atk

174

Sp. Def

174

Speed

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

Damage multipliers Swinub takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 Atk
Catch rate	225
Base Exp.	78

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Swinub #220	Level 33	Piloswine #221

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		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

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

		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

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	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

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	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

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Oblivious

Prevents attraction.

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

#104

Magcargo

#221

Piloswine

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