Swinubin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

IceGround

Dex

#212 Johto Dex · #220 National

Abilities

Oblivious(Primary)

Prevents attraction.

Snow Cloak(Secondary)

Ups evasion in Hail or Snow.

Thick Fat(Hidden)

Heat-and-cold protection.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

225

Poké Ball17.7%

Great Ball24.4%

Ultra Ball29.7%

Base Exp

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

Swinub

Base form

→

Piloswine

Level up Swinub to Lv. 33

→

Mamoswine

Level up Piloswine knowing Ancientpower

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Look for Swinub in Ice Path 1F (uncommon), in Ice Path B1F (uncommon), and in Ice Path B2F (uncommon), among two other areas. Wild ones range from level 21 to 36.

Wild Encounters (5)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
5	Mud SportLevel: 5Mud Sport	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
5	Mud SportLevel: 5Mud Sport	Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves.
8	Powder SnowLevel: 8Powder Snow	ice	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
8	Powder SnowLevel: 8Powder Snow	Blasts the foes with a snowy gust. May cause frostbite.gust. May cause freezing.
11	Mud SlapLevel: 11Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
11	Mud SlapLevel: 11Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
14	EndureLevel: 14Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
14	EndureLevel: 14Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
15	Ice BallLevel: 15Ice Ball	ice	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
15	Ice BallLevel: 15Ice Ball	A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
18	Mud BombLevel: 18Mud Bomb	ground	PWR65	ACC85	PP10
18	Mud BombLevel: 18Mud Bomb	Throws a blob of mud to damage and cut accuracy.
21	Icy WindLevel: 21Icy Wind	ice	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
21	Icy WindLevel: 21Icy Wind	A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed.
24	Ice ShardLevel: 24Ice Shard	ice	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
24	Ice ShardLevel: 24Ice Shard	Hurls a chunk of ice that always strikes first.
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
35	MistLevel: 35Mist	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
35	MistLevel: 35Mist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
37	EarthquakeLevel: 37Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
37	EarthquakeLevel: 37Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
39	Ancient PowerLevel: 39Ancient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
39	Ancient PowerLevel: 39Ancient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
40	FlailLevel: 40Flail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
40	FlailLevel: 40Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
44	BlizzardLevel: 44Blizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
44	BlizzardLevel: 44Blizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
48	AmnesiaLevel: 48Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
48	AmnesiaLevel: 48Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.

Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
BiteBite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
BiteBite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
FissureFissure	ground	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
FissureFissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
AvalancheAvalanche	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Icicle CrashIcicle Crash	ice	PWR85	ACC90	PP10
Icicle CrashIcicle Crash	Drops large icicles on the foe. May cause flinching.
Freeze DryFreeze Dry	ice	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Freeze DryFreeze Dry	Super effective on Water- types. May cause frostbite.types. May cause freezing.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (8)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
10	Powder SnowLevel: 10Powder Snow	ice	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
10	Powder SnowLevel: 10Powder Snow	Blasts the foes with a snowy gust. May cause frostbite.gust. May cause freezing.
19	EndureLevel: 19Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
19	EndureLevel: 19Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
37	MistLevel: 37Mist	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
37	MistLevel: 37Mist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
46	BlizzardLevel: 46Blizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
46	BlizzardLevel: 46Blizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
55	AmnesiaLevel: 55Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
55	AmnesiaLevel: 55Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.

Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
BiteBite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
BiteBite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

TM/HM Moves (33)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	PWR60	ACC100	PP10	TM72TM72
AvalancheAvalanche	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Swinub. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire2×water2×grass2×fighting2×steel2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Swinub resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

electric

poison0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Swinub, either offensively or defensively.

Swinubin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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