Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Swinub

Swinub

ICE

GROUND

Pig Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Swinub is a Ice and Ground Type Pig Pokémon, with a 29.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Swinub can be found with Oblivious, Snow Cloak and Thick Fat as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 250 combined Base Stats.

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Swinub Stats and Abilities

Based on Swinub Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Swinub Highest IV Stat is Attack 50 and the Lowest being Special Attack 30.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	50	210	304
F	Attack	50	94	218
F	Defense	40	76	196
F	Special Attack	30	58	174
F	Special Defense	30	58	174
F	Speed	50	94	218
F	Total	250

Best Held Items	Earth Plate Icicle Plate Iron Ball Nevermelt Ice Soft Sand
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	1 Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Oblivious Ability 1	Oblivious makes the Pokémon immune to gender-based moves and abilities, specifically Attract, Captivate and Cute Charm.
Snow Cloak Ability 2	Snow Cloak raises ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a hail storm. It also gives immunity to damage by hail (if they are not already protected by being Ice type).
Thick Fat Hidden Ability	Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.

How To Evolve Swinub in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Swinub requires (Level 33) to evolve into Piloswine and then (after Ancient Power learned) to evolve into Mamoswine.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Swinub	Level 33 →	Piloswine	after Ancient Power learned →	Mamoswine

Where To Find Swinub in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Swinub has 6 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 34 Swinub, within the Route 217 location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Whiteout Cave
Whiteout Cave	Start	Swinub Lv. 16-63
Swampy Cave
Swampy Cave	Start	Swinub Lv. 16-63
Icy Cave
Icy Cave	Start	Swinub Lv. 16-63
Glacial Cavern
Glacial Cavern	Start	Swinub Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern
Bogsunk Cavern	Start	Swinub Lv. 16-63
Route 217
Route 217	5 - 1%	Swinub Lv. 34

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Swinub Weakness

Swinub is a Ice and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Swinub to take More Damage from Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Swinub Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Steel Fire Water Grass
0.5x Less Damage	Poison
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Swinub Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS

What pokemon is Swinub Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING
S	Raikou ELECTRIC
A	Electivire ELECTRIC
A	Crobat POISON FLYING
A	Magnezone ELECTRIC STEEL

Best Swinub Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Swinub Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
50	Blizzard	Special	165	70	5	May freeze opponent.
45	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
40	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
30	Icy Wind	Special	82.5	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.

Best Moveset for Swinub TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM14	Blizzard	Special	165	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	135	100	10	May freeze opponent.
TM28	Dig	Physical	120	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Swinub Lv Up Moves

Swinub TM Moves

Swinub Egg Moves

Swinub Level Up Moves

List of Moves Swinub can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Mud-Slap GROUND	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
5	Powder Snow ICE	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May freeze opponent.
10	Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
15	Ice Shard ICE	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
20	Mist ICE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status User's stats cannot be changed for a period of time.
25	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
30	Icy Wind ICE	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Speed.
35	Amnesia PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
40	Take Down NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
45	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
50	Blizzard ICE	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.

Swinub TM Moves

List of Moves Swinub can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM07	Hail ICE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard ICE	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM16	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM72	Avalanche ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Swinub Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Swinub can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Bite DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
Ancient Power ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Fissure GROUND	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
Curse GHOST	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Icicle Crash ICE	Power: 127.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
Freeze-Dry ICE	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May freeze opponent. Super-effective against Water types.
Take Down NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Body Slam NORMAL	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Mud Shot GROUND	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Speed.
Icicle Spear ICE	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

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