Where can I find Swinub in SoulGold?

Swinub can be found in 20 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Swinub is a ice/ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Swinub learn in SoulGold?

Swinub can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Swinubin Pokémon SoulGold

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

IceGround

Dex

#220

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. 30

→

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 30 to 40.

Wild Encounters (5)

Level Up Moves (12)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
5	Powder SnowLevel: 5Powder Snow	ice	40	100	25
5	Powder SnowLevel: 5Powder Snow	Blasts the foes with a snowy gust. May cause frostbite.gust. May cause freezing.
10	FlailLevel: 10Flail	normal	1	100	15
10	FlailLevel: 10Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
15	Ice ShardLevel: 15Ice Shard	ice	40	100	30
15	Ice ShardLevel: 15Ice Shard	Hurls a chunk of ice that always strikes first.
20	MistLevel: 20Mist	ice	0	0	30
20	MistLevel: 20Mist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
25	EndureLevel: 25Endure	normal	0	0	10
25	EndureLevel: 25Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
30	Icy WindLevel: 30Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15
30	Icy WindLevel: 30Icy Wind	A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed.
35	AmnesiaLevel: 35Amnesia	psychic	0	0	20
35	AmnesiaLevel: 35Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	normal	90	85	20
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
45	EarthquakeLevel: 45Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
45	EarthquakeLevel: 45Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
50	BlizzardLevel: 50Blizzard	ice	0	0	5
50	BlizzardLevel: 50Blizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	85	20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
BiteBite	dark	60	100	25
BiteBite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	60	100	5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	ice	0	100	30
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	0	100	15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
FissureFissure	ground	1	30	5
FissureFissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10
AvalancheAvalanche	An attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	0	0	20
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Icicle CrashIcicle Crash	ice	85	90	10
Icicle CrashIcicle Crash	Drops large icicles on the foe. May cause flinching.
Freeze DryFreeze Dry	ice	70	100	20
Freeze DryFreeze Dry	Super effective on Water- types. May cause frostbite.types. May cause freezing.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.

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 SoulGold

Pokédex Entry