While most trainers evolve Piloswine into Mamoswine immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Electric moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat. A longtime staple going back to Gen 2. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Nothing fancy in Piloswine's spread. It leans physical with HP out front. And you'll get 2 HP and Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Piloswine Weakness
FragileFire, Water, Grass, Fighting, and Steel-type moves hit Piloswine for super-effective damage. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Piloswine connects Swinub to Mamoswine in this chain. At least one evolution here needs knowing a specific move. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+50 from Swinub). The final form adds another 80 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Piloswine to get Swinub eggs easily using 66 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Bite, Body Slam and 2 more.
Start with flexible EVs EVs. A nature nature gives Piloswine the right balanced lean, Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, and an ability works in the background. Earthquake is the main damage option.
Best Build
Best Piloswine Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Piloswine misses out on Ancient Power and Bite. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Blizzard and Earthquake, with Normal and Fighting coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Can't catch Piloswine directly. Start with Swinub at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 33. The 2-stage line from Swinub to Piloswine is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Piloswine in Crystal
To get Piloswine, start by catching Swinub through walking encounters at Lv. 21-26. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SwinubEFFORTLESSIce Path - 1FGrassLv.21-23CommonMidIceMorning/dayEFFORTLESSIce Path - B1FGrassLv.22CommonMidIceMorning/dayEFFORTLESSIce Path - B2FGrassLv.23-25CommonMidIceMorning/dayEFFORTLESSIce Path - B3FGrassLv.23-26CommonMidIceMorningEFFORTLESSIce Path - B3FGrassLv.23-26CommonMidIceDay
Step 2Piloswine ✓
At 450 BST, Piloswine is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Mamoswine before bringing it to any serious fight.
Piloswine is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Piloswine appears in 18 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Piloswine appears in 18 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A