Is Swinub Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Ice/Ground with AbilityOblivious blocking attraction. Piloswine at 33 gets solid bulk. Available in the Sevii Islands after the National Dex. Ice/Ground coverage handles Lance and would have been perfect during the story. Postgame timing wastes the potential.
Swinub has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.
Misty's team hits Swinub's weaknesses hard.
Swinub has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Swinub trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Swinub trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Swinub trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Swinub trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.
Swinub has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Lorelei's team hits Piloswine's weaknesses hard.
Piloswine trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.
Piloswine trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Piloswine trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Piloswine trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Catch Swinub on Icefall Cave (walking, Lv 23-31, common).
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- LV 28NormalTake Down9085%20
- After Erika
- TM13IceIce Beam135100%10
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- LV 46IceBlizzard16570%5
- After Giovanni
- TM26GroundEarthquake150100%10
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Swinub should hit Level 33 before you reach Lorelei, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 33)
- LV 33NormalTake Down9085%20
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- After Erika
- TM13IceIce Beam135100%10
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- TM06PoisonToxic—90%10
- After Giovanni
- TM26GroundEarthquake150100%10
- LV 56IceBlizzard16570%5
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Swinub in FireRed & LeafGreen
Swinub spawns at two walking spots in both versions, common rarity. A narrow footprint on the map but the common tag makes these quick catches when you reach them.
Wild Swinub may be holding when caught:
Aspear Berry (50% chance) When held by a Pokemon, it will be used in battle for defrosting.1 location to catch Swinub
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 8Where To Catch Swinub in FRLG
To get Swinub, start by catching Swinub through walking encounters at Lv. 23-31. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Swinub ✓
Swinub Weakness
Swinub is weak to Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Swinub Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Swinub
 Charmander Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Squirtle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Charmeleon builds →Ember 2x72-85% Metal Claw 2x43-52% | ||
 Paras BugGrass | C | |
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x122-143%KO Brick Break 2x65-78% | ||
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Ivysaur builds →Vine Whip 2x65-78% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Charmeleon builds →Ember 2x72-85% Brick Break 2x65-78% Metal Claw 2x43-52% | ||
Paras BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Paras builds →Rock Smash 2x22-26% Bullet Seed 2x22-26% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x178-209%KO Iron Tail 2x82-97% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x113-134%KO Flamethrower 2x89-105%KO Rock Smash 2x30-37% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Primeape builds →Brick Break 2x137-162%KO Iron Tail 2x120-142%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Machoke builds →Brick Break 2x130-154%KO Flamethrower 2x78-92% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Charmeleon builds →Flamethrower 2x163-193%KO Iron Tail 2x82-97% Brick Break 2x62-74% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x213-251%KO Iron Tail 2x86-102%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Gyarados builds →Surf 2x133-157%KO Flamethrower 2x88-105%KO Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Primeape builds →Brick Break 2x142-167%KO Iron Tail 2x124-147%KO | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Machoke builds →Brick Break 2x136-160%KO Flamethrower 2x80-95% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x278-328%KO Iron Tail 2x124-147%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x266-314%KO Flamethrower 2x80-95% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Gyarados builds →Surf 2x133-157%KO Flamethrower 2x88-105%KO Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x213-251%KO Iron Tail 2x86-102%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x272-320%KO Iron Tail 2x120-142%KO Overheat 2x131-154%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x259-305%KO Fire Blast 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x317-374%KO Focus Punch 2x151-178%KO Iron Tail 2x101-119%KO | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x367-432%KO Steel Wing 2x86-101%KO Rock Smash 2x26-30% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x283-334%KO Iron Tail 2x126-149%KO Overheat 2x136-160%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x273-322%KO Fire Blast 2x102-120%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x326-384%KO Focus Punch 2x158-186%KO Iron Tail 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Ho-oh Fire | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Ho-oh builds →Overheat 2x334-393%KO Solar Beam 2x191-225%KO Steel Wing 2x107-126%KO Rock Smash 2x32-37% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x285-335%KO Iron Tail 2x127-150%KO Overheat 2x136-160%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x274-323%KO Fire Blast 2x102-120%KO | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Metagross can KO Swinub with Explosion (155-183%). Charizard threatens a KO with Fire Blast (258-304%). Gyarados deals 59-69% with Earthquake.
 Metagross SteelPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Metagross builds →Explosion155-183%KO Earthquake62-73% | ||
Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x258-304%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Gyarados builds →Earthquake59-69% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Machamp builds →Rock Slide46-54% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swinub View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x158-186%KO Sludge Bomb19-22% | ||
Swinub Evolutions
One evolution ahead. Swinub grows into Piloswine through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
FRLG Swinub Best Moveset
Ice/Ground pre-evolution with AbilityOblivious preventing attraction. Stats too low for competitive play. One evolution from Piloswine. The moveset offers nothing at this stage.
Best Build
Swinub best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
- Roar
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Swinub gets Ancient Power and Bite exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Fighting coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Blizzard and Earthquake.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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Swinub FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Yes. Swinub is not available during the main story. It can only be obtained after entering the Hall of Fame. Swinub is found on the Sevii Islands. Sevii Islands 1-3 unlock after defeating Lt. Surge in Vermilion City; Sevii Islands 4-7 unlock after entering the Hall of Fame and showing 60+ species in your Pokedex (talk to Celio on One Island to get the Rainbow Pass).
Game Availability
Available in 18 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Swinub spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves