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Swinub

Swinub

#195 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Pig Pokémon

Swinub

#195 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Pig Pokémon

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.

Magcargo

Piloswine

Swinub normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Swinub sprite

Shiny

Swinub

Pig Pokémon

#195
IceGround

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

Abilities

ObliviousSnow Cloak

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fire

Water

Grass

Fighting

Steel

Resists

Electric

Poison

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #195
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
225
Base Exp.
50

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 HeartGold box art

HeartGold

It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

If it smells something enticing, it dashes off headlong to find the source of the aroma.

Evolution

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

Swinub

#195

Level 33

Piloswine

Piloswine

#196

Piloswine

Piloswine

#196

knowing Ancient Power

Mamoswine

Mamoswine

#197

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ice Path

Ice Path (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2120%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2110%

Radio off

Ice Path

Ice Path (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave235%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave235%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2120%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2110%

Radio off

Ice Path

Ice Path (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave235%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave235%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2220%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2210%

Radio off

Ice Path

Ice Path (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave245%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave245%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2220%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2210%

Radio off

Ice Path

Ice Path (B3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave245%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave245%

-

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ice Path

Ice Path (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2120%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2110%

Radio off

Ice Path

Ice Path (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave235%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave235%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2120%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2110%

Radio off

Ice Path

Ice Path (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave235%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave235%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2220%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2210%

Radio off

Ice Path

Ice Path (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave245%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave245%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2220%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2210%

Radio off

Ice Path

Ice Path (B3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave245%

-

Ice Path

Ice Path (B3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave245%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

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

StartOdor SleuthNormalStatus--40

Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.

4Mud 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 target.

13Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

16EndureNormalStatus--10

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

20Mud BombGroundSpecial658510

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

25Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

28Ice ShardIcePhysical4010030

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

32Take DownNormalPhysical908520

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

37EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

40MistIceStatus--30

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

44BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

49AmnesiaPsychicStatus--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 HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

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 PowerNormalSpecial110015

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

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The foe 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 foe. It may also freeze the target 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 hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

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 sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

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

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

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

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

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

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

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

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the foe 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.

BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.

Curse???Status--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the 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 foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.

Icicle SpearIcePhysical1010030

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

Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

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

Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

Take DownNormalPhysical908520

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

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.

#217

Magcargo

#196

Piloswine

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