About Swinub
Swinub (Pokédex #0220) is a Ice/Ground-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 2. It is officially classified as the Pig Pokémon. It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs.
As a Ice/Ground-type POKEMON, Swinub has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel moves. Conversely, Swinub is completely immune to Electric — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Poison moves, taking only half damage from them.
Swinub's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 250 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 50 · ATK 50 · DEF 40 · SP.ATK 30 · SP.DEF 30 · SPD 50. Its standout stat is HP (50), which makes it best suited for bulk and endurance roles. Its abilities are Oblivious, Snow cloak, Thick fat, with Thick fat as its hidden ability.
Swinub stands 0.4 m (16") tall and weighs 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs). It is typically found in Cave environments. Capture rate: 225/255 (very easy to catch). Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Ground.
Swinub is part of the Swinub → Piloswine → Mamoswine evolution line (3-stage). Swinub is the base form and can evolve into Piloswine via Level 33.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Piloswine and Mamoswine. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.