Swinub

#220 in the National Pokédex • Pig Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

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Shiny

Magcargo Piloswine

Pokédex entries

Ruby

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.

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.

Details

Types

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 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

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	-	100	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 Ruby and Sapphire.

			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	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	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	-	-	10	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.

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.

#104

Magcargo

#221

Piloswine

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