Piloswine (#0221) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP100160–207310–404

Atk10094–167184–328

Def8076–145148–284

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe5049–11294–218

Total450Higher than 49% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP, 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Piloswine outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Fire2×Grass2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Poison½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockBugGhostPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes 1×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes ½×

Abilities

Oblivious
Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
Snow Cloak
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Thick FatHidden ability
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

0.19% of teams · rank #154 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 4 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Ice Shard
Earthquake
Stealth Rock
Icicle Crash

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.27%
Rated 1500+0.3%
Rated 1630+0.19%
Rated 1760+0.04%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.19%

Moves

Ice Shard100%
Earthquake99.1%
Stealth Rock79.9%
Icicle Crash78.6%
Avalanche20.1%
Smack Down16.2%
Curse2.9%
Roar2.3%
Protect0.9%
Icicle Spear0%

Items

Eviolite100%
Passho Berry0%

Abilities

98.7%
1.3%

EV spreads

Adamant 244 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 4 Spe78.6%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD16.2%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpD2.9%
Careful 252 Atk / 252 SpD1.3%
Adamant 252 HP / 48 Def / 208 SpD0.9%

Tera types

Ghost78.6%
Ground16.2%
Grass2.9%
Ice2.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0220SwinubIceGround
1. Level 33#0221PiloswineIceGround
  1. Level up knowing Ancient Power#0473MamoswineIceGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoIce FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

1Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

1FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

15Ice ShardInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.IcePhys40100%30

20MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

25EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

30Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

37AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

44Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

51EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

58BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

65ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 7

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

EggBiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggFissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5

EggFreeze-DrySuper-effective against Water.IceSpec70100%20

EggIcicle CrashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys8590%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Swine Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Cave
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#192Extended Sinnoh#204Updated Johto#196Updated Unova#259Mountain Kalos#077Galar#076Crown Tundra#008Hisui#213Kitakami#051

The long fur of this Pokémon covers its eyes, ears, and even limbs, allowing Piloswine to resist harshly frigid conditions. The Pokémon's white tusks can be used to defeat its enemies.
Legends: Arceus
With its excellent sense of smell, it’s even able to find mushrooms that are buried under frozen ground.
Black 2 · White 2
Covered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.
Platinum · Black · White
Its shaggy coat makes it unable to see. It checks surroundings with its sensitive nose instead.
Diamond · Pearl
A PILOSWINE is covered by a thick coat of long hair for enduring freezing cold. It uses its tusks to dig up food that has been buried under ice.
Emerald
PILOSWINE is covered by a thick coat of long hair that enables it to endure the freezing cold. This Pokémon uses its tusks to dig up food that has been buried under ice.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Crystal · X · Shield
If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Sword
Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

Japanese: イノムー
Japanese (romaji): Inomoo
Korean: 메꾸리
Chinese (Traditional): 長毛豬
Chinese (Simplified): 长毛猪
French: Cochignon
German: Keifel
Spanish: Piloswine
Italian: Piloswine

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 HP, 1 Atk
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 158
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Roaring-Sea CavesWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Roaring-Sea CavesWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield 8 areas

Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 8 areas

Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Y 5 areas

Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39

X 5 areas

Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39

White 2 3 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–51
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–51

Black 2 3 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–51
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–51

Colosseum 2 areas

Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 43
The Under (Subway)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43

White 3 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–49
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–59
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–64

Black 3 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–49
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–59
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–64

Platinum 1 area

Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35