Swinub
#220 (Johto)
Best moveset for Swinub
The best moves for Swinub are Tackle and Rock Slide when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Powder Snow and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Swinub family. Swinub evolves into Piloswine for 25 Candy, then into Mamoswine (Sinnoh Stone) for 100 Candy.
- Piloswine requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Mamoswine.
Game images
Swinub, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Swinub is an Ice & Ground Pokémon. It is weak to Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water and Grass moves. Swinub's best moveset is Tackle & Rock Slide and it has a Max CP of 837. Swinub evolves into Piloswine.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Powder Snow | 6 | 7.2 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Rock Slide | 75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Rock Slide
30 DPS
|
4.6 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
4.5 | 99% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
4.3 | 95% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Icy Wind
22.3 DPS
|
4.3 | 94% |
|
Powder Snow
7.2 DPS
|
Rock Slide
30 DPS
|
4.3 | 93% |
|
Powder Snow
7.2 DPS
|
Icy Wind
22.3 DPS
|
4.1 | 89% |
|
Powder Snow
7.2 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
4.1 | 89% |
|
Powder Snow
7.2 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
4 | 87% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.3 | 72% |
|
Powder Snow
7.2 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.2 | 47% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Swinub?
Swinub is weak to Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water and Grass moves.
The best counter to Swinub is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Crowned Sword Zacian and Dusk Mane Necrozma.
The top Swinub counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Crowned Sword Zacian | 99% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 95% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Crowned Shield Zamazenta | 92% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 91% | |
| Mega Lucario | 91% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
90 |
| Defense |
|
69 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.41 m |
| Weight | 6.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
317 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
423 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
635 |
|
Level 40 |
741 |
|
Level 50 |
837 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 529 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 688 |