Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#220Swinub

Swinub as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Swinub as it appears in Sword & Shield
Species
Pig Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
225
Growth
Slow
Height
0.4 m
Weight
6.5 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

Swinub

Sword
It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs.
Shield
If it smells something enticing, it dashes off headlong to find the source of the aroma.

Base stats

EVs: +1 Attack

HP50
Attack50
Defense40
Sp. Atk30
Sp. Def30
Speed50
Total250

Abilities

Oblivious
Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
Snow Cloak
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Thick Fat (hidden)
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

Locations

Sword
Max Raid
Dusty BowlLv 15-30100%
Stony WildernessLv 15-2035%
Walking
Giant's MirrorLv 26-60100%
Giant's SeatLv 30-6060%
Hammerlocke HillsLv 28-6080%
Rolling FieldsLv 7-60100%
Shield
Max Raid
Dusty BowlLv 15-3075%
Stony WildernessLv 15-2035%
Overworld
Dusty BowlLv 42-6070%
Giant's MirrorLv 42-6070%
Walking
Giant's MirrorLv 26-60100%
Giant's SeatLv 30-6060%
Hammerlocke HillsLv 28-6080%
Rolling FieldsLv 7-60100%
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Trade from Sword, Shield
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Trade from Sword, Shield
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Walking
Slippery SlopeLv 60-65100%
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Max Raid
Frigid SeaLv 15-3065%
Giant's BedLv 15-3065%
Slippery SlopeLv 15-30100%
Snowslide SlopeLv 15-3065%
Walking
Slippery SlopeLv 60-65100%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x2
  • x2
  • x0
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
1Tackle
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
5Powder Snow
Special
40
100
25
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
10Flail
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
15Ice Shard
Physical
40
100
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
20Mist
Status
--
--
30
--
Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.
25Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
30Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
35Amnesia
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.
40Take Down
Physical
90
85
20
--
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
45Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
50Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Ancient Power
Special
60
100
5
10
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
Bite
Physical
60
100
25
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
Curse
Status
--
--
10
--
Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
Double-Edge
Physical
120
100
15
--
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
Fissure
Physical
--
30
5
--
Causes a one-hit KO.
Freeze-Dry
Special
70
100
20
10
Super-effective against Water.
Icicle Crash
Physical
85
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM15Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM17Light Screen
Status
--
--
30
--
Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
TM18Reflect
Status
--
--
20
--
Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM22Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM26Scary Face
Status
--
100
10
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
TM27Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM32Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM33Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM35Hail
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM48Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM49Sand Tomb
Physical
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
TM51Icicle Spear
Physical
25
100
30
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM53Mud Shot
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM64Avalanche
Physical
60
100
10
--
Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM81Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TR01Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR05Ice Beam
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR06Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR10Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TR17Amnesia
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.
TR20Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR39Superpower
Physical
120
100
5
100
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
TR67Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR76Stealth Rock
Status
--
--
20
--
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

Other generations

Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet