Swinub
#220 (Johto)
Best moveset for Swinub
The best moves for Swinub are Powder Snow and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Powder Snow | 7.2 dps |
| Return Purified | 50 dps |
Defense
| Powder Snow | 7.2 dps |
| Icy Wind | 21.8 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Swinub family. Swinub evolves into Piloswine which costs ?? Candy, which then evolves into Mamoswine costing ?? Candy.
Piloswine requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Mamoswine.
Swinub Raid Guide
Swinub has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Swinub, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Swinub is an Ice & Ground Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water and Grass moves. Swinub's strongest moveset is Powder Snow & Return and it has a Max CP of 741. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 90 | |
| Defense | 69 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
317 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
423 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
635 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 741 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 529 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 688 View IV chart » |
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 |
Best moveset for Swinub
The best moves for Swinub are Powder Snow and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Powder Snow | 7.2 dps |
| Return Purified | 50 dps |
Defense
| Powder Snow | 7.2 dps |
| Icy Wind | 21.8 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Powder Snow | 6 | 15 | 7.2 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Slide | 80 | -18.5 | 29.6 |
| Icy Wind | 60 | -10 | 21.8 |
| Body Slam | 50 | -17.4 | 26.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Swinub?
Swinub is a Ice/Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water and Grass moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Swinub are:
- Kartana,
- Reshiram,
- Terrakion,
- Zacian (Crowned Sword),
- Pheromosa.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 99% |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 93% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Metal Claw | Iron Head | 93% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 92% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 92% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Fire Fang | Iron Head | 90% |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash | 89% |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Overheat | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Swinub
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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