Pokédex - Swinub (HeartGold Version)
![[Picture of Swinub]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/220.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #220 |
| Johto | #195 |
| Height | 0.4 m (1'4") |
| Weight | 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) |
| Type | ICE / GROUND |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Swinub]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAHUlEQVQ4jWNgGAWDG/zHQZNkADoeYgagGzIKaAUAkqUU7JClZysAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Brown |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 225 |
| Base Experience | 78 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Oblivious, Snow Cloak |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Swinub
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Special Attack | 30 |
| Special Defense | 30 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Swinub - Pig Pokémon
It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs.
French
Marcacrin - Pokémon Cochon
Il adore les champignons qui poussent sous l’herbe morte. Il trouve aussi des sources chaudes.
German
Quiekel - Ferkel
Es liebt Pilze, die unter totem Gras wachsen. Auf der Suche nach Nahrung findet es heiße Quellen.
Spanish
Swinub - Pokémon Cerdo
Le encanta comer las setas que crecen bajo la hierba seca. A veces descubre aguas termales.
Italian
Swinub - Pokémon Maiale
Ama mangiare i funghi che crescono sotto l’erba secca. Mentre cerca, talvolta trova sorgenti termali.
Japanese
ウリムー (URIMUU) - いのぶたポケモン (InobutaPOKEMON)
かれくさのしたにはえたキノコが だいこうぶつ。においでキノコを さがすうちにおんせんをみつける。 (KarekusanoshitanihaetaKINOKOga daikoubutsu.NioideKINOKOwo sagasuuchinionsenwomitsukeru. )
Evolutions (When Swinub Evolves)
- Evolves into Piloswine at level 33.
- Evolves into Mamoswine if it knows the move AncientPower after leveling up and the battle ends (if any).
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Swinub)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE PATH | 21-23 | 30% | Land |
| ICE PATH (Without Special Sound) | 21 | 10% | Land |
| ICE PATH | 21-23 | 30% | Land |
| ICE PATH (Without Special Sound) | 21 | 10% | Land |
| ICE PATH | 22-24 | 30% | Land |
| ICE PATH (Without Special Sound) | 22 | 10% | Land |
| ICE PATH | 22-24 | 30% | Land |
| ICE PATH (Without Special Sound) | 22 | 10% | Land |
| Icy Mountain Rd (Group C) | 16 | - | Pokéwalker |
Moves Learned
HeartGold Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Odor Sleuth | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 4 | Mud Sport | GROUND | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 8 | Powder Snow | ICE | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 13 | Mud-Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 16 | Endure | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | |
| 20 | Mud Bomb | GROUND | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | 30 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 25 | Icy Wind | ICE | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 100 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 28 | Ice Shard | ICE | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 32 | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 37 | Earthquake | GROUND | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
| 40 | Mist | ICE | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 44 | Blizzard | ICE | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 49 | Amnesia | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
What moves can Swinub learn in Pokémon HeartGold?
Swinub can learn the following moves:
Amnesia
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 55
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 49
AncientPower
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Blizzard
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 46
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 44
Body Slam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
CaptivateTM78
CharmPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Earth PowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Earthquake
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 37
EndeavorPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Endure
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 16
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
FacadeTM42
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
HailTM07
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Ice ShardLevel 28
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25
Light ScreenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mist
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 40
Mud BombLevel 20
Mud SportDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 4
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
Natural GiftTM83
Odor SleuthLevel 1
Powder Snow
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 10
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
ReflectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM33
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
RoarRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05
Rock Slide
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Rock TombTM39
SandstormRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
Secret PowerTM43
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Stealth RockTM76
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
SuperpowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
TackleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Take Down
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 28
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 32
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06