Swinubin Pokémon Emerald Legacy
iceground
Pokédex Entry
Pig Pokémon
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.
Swinub in Pokémon Emerald Legacy
Swinub is #220 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Emerald Legacy. This page covers its ice/ground typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 5 encounter locations.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
IceGround
Dex
#207 Hoenn Dex · #220 National
Abilities
Prevents attraction.
Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
field
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
225
Base Exp
78
EV Yield
1 Attack
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
fire ×2water ×2grass ×2fighting ×2steel ×2
Resists
poison ×0.5
Immune To
electric
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Look for Swinub in Shoal Cave Low Tide Entrance Room (rare), in Shoal Cave Low Tide Ice Room (rare), and in Shoal Cave Low Tide Inner Room (rare), among two other areas. Wild ones range from level 30 to 33.
Wild Encounters (5)
Level Up Moves (10)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | PWR35 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. | ||||||
| Powder SnowLevel: 10Powder Snow | ice | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Blasts the foe with a snowy gust. May cause freezing. | ||||||
| EndureLevel: 17Endure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| Icy WindLevel: 21Icy Wind | ice | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP20 | ||
| A chilling attack that lowers the foe's SPEED. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 28Take Down | normal | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| MistLevel: 34Mist | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities. | ||||||
| EarthquakeLevel: 39Earthquake | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. | ||||||
| AmnesiaLevel: 45Amnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF. | ||||||
| BlizzardLevel: 50Blizzard | ice | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP5 | ||
| Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
Egg Moves (8)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take DownTake Down | normal | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | |||||
| BiteBite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | |
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | |||||
| Body SlamBody Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | |||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR80 | ACC95 | PP15 | |
| Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. | |||||
| Ancient PowerAncient Power | rock | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| An attack that may raise all stats. | |||||
| Mud ShotMud Shot | ground | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP15 | |
| Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED. | |||||
| Icicle SpearIcicle Spear | ice | PWR25 | ACC100 | PP25 | |
| Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row. | |||||
| Double EdgeDouble Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (23)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoarRoar | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Makes the foe flee to end the battle. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | ||||||
| The effectiveness varies with the user. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP25 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (12)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Mimic(Lavaridge Town House)Mimic | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. | |||||||
| Rock Slide(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide | rock | PWR80 | ACC95 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. | |||||||
| Substitute(Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | |||||||
| Snore(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore | normal | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. | |||||||
| Icy Wind(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Icy Wind | ice | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A chilling attack that lowers the foe's SPEED. | |||||||
| Endure(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Mud Slap(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap | ground | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy. | |||||||
| Swagger(Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | |||||||
| Defense Curl(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | TutorTutor | ||
| Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE. | |||||||
Type Summary
5
Weaknesses
1
Resistances
1
Immunities
11
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Swinub. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Swinub resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Swinub, either offensively or defensively.
Charizard
fireflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Gyarados
waterflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Moltres
fireflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Mantine
waterflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Skarmory
steelflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Ho-Oh
fireflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Wingull
waterflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Pelipper
waterflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Dewgong
waterice
2× STAB damage • Resists ice
2×Good
Cloyster
waterice
2× STAB damage • Resists ice
2×Good
Lapras
waterice
2× STAB damage • Resists ice
2×Good
Hoppip
grassflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Skiploom
grassflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Jumpluff
grassflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Surskit
bugwater
2× STAB damage • Resists ice
2×Good
Spheal
icewater
2× STAB damage • Resists ice
2×Good
Sealeo
icewater
2× STAB damage • Resists ice
2×Good
Walrein
icewater
2× STAB damage • Resists ice
2×Good
Tropius
grassflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to ground
2×Good
Squirtle
water
2× STAB damage • Resists ice
2×Good
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Base Stats
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swinub in 6 gamesicegroundHP 50 -30Attack 50 -15Sp. Atk 30 -35Sp. Def 30 -10
swinub in AmbrosiaicegroundHP 50 -30Sp. Atk 40 -25Sp. Def 30 -10
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