Swinub (#0220) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk5049–11294–218

Def4040–10176–196

SpA3031–9058–174

SpD3031–9058–174

Spe5049–11294–218

Total250Higher than 5% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 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, Swinub 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 SinglesLC

0.06% of teams · rank #125 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Hasty
EVs: 36 SpA
Tera Type: Ghost

Protect
Ice Shard
Stealth Rock
Endeavor

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

Usage by rating

All players0.32%
Rated 1500+0.16%
Rated 1630+0.06%
Rated 1760+0.03%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.06%

Moves

Protect97.6%
Ice Shard95.6%
Stealth Rock94.5%
Endeavor94.5%
Earthquake6.8%
Freeze-Dry4.4%
Avalanche4.4%
Roar0.7%
Icicle Crash0.4%
Body Slam0.4%

Items

Focus Sash93.2%
Oran Berry4.4%
Eviolite1.7%
Weakness Policy0.7%
Mirror Herb0%
Air Balloon0%

Abilities

93.2%
6.4%
0.4%

EV spreads

Hasty 36 SpA93.2%
Lax 196 HP / 116 Def / 196 SpD4.4%
Jolly 196 HP / 36 Atk / 36 Def / 196 Spe1.3%
Hardy 252 HP / 196 Atk0.7%
Adamant 116 HP / 196 Atk / 196 SpD0.4%

Tera types

Ghost56.1%
Ice43.9%
Dragon0%
Grass0%

Common teammates

Tinkatink94.5%
Mienfoo93.2%
Vullaby93.2%
Foongus93.2%
Chinchou93.2%
Elekid3.4%
Ekans3.4%
Aipom3.4%

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

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

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

5Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25

10FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

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

35AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

40Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

45EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

50BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM / HM / TR 42

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

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

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

Original Johto#191Extended Sinnoh#203Updated Johto#195Updated Unova#258Mountain Kalos#076Galar#075Crown Tundra#007Hisui#212Kitakami#050

Swinub excels at sniffing out mushrooms buried beneath grass or snow. Since ancient times, the people of Hisui have often relied upon this skill.
Legends: Arceus
Rooting the tip of its snout into the ground, it searches for food. Sometimes it even digs up a hot spring.
Black 2 · White 2
It has a very sensitive nose. It can locate mushrooms, berries, and even hot springs buried under ice.
Platinum · Black · White
It loves eating mushrooms that grow under dead grass. It also finds hot springs while foraging.
Diamond · Pearl
If it smells something enticing, it dashes off headlong to find the source of the aroma.
FireRed · SoulSilver · Y · Shield
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It uses the tip of its nose to dig for food. Its nose is so tough that even frozen ground poses no problem.
Crystal
If it smells something enticing, it dashes headlong off to find the source of the aroma.
Silver
It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X · Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ウリムー
Japanese (romaji): Urimoo
Korean: 꾸꾸리
Chinese (Traditional): 小山豬
Chinese (Simplified): 小山猪
French: Marcacrin
German: Quiekel
Spanish: Swinub
Italian: Swinub

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 Atk
Catch rate: 225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 50
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Slippery SlopeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Slippery SlopeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Shield 10 areas

Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Sword 8 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Ultra Moon 1 area

Tapu VillageIsland Scan · Lv 33

Ultra Sun 1 area

Tapu VillageIsland Scan · Lv 33

Moon 1 area

Tapu VillageIsland Scan · Lv 31

Sun 1 area

Tapu VillageIsland Scan · Lv 31

XD 1 area

Phenac City Stadium (Outside)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 22

SoulSilver 4 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24

HeartGold 4 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24

Platinum 2 areas

Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34

Pearl 1 area

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

Diamond 1 area

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

LeafGreen 2 areas

Icefall Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–31
Icefall Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–31

FireRed 2 areas

Icefall Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–31
Icefall Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–31

Crystal 4 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26

Silver 4 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25

Gold 4 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25