Evolution
3 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Swinub is weak to Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, and Steel moves. Electric moves have no effect on it.
Swinub's Ice moves are super effective against Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon types. Swinub's Ground moves are super effective against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel types. Ground moves have no effect on Flying types.
Pokédex entry
14 versionsSwinub excels at sniffing out mushrooms buried beneath grass or snow. Since ancient times, the people of Hisui have often relied upon this skill.
Swinub in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ウリムーurimuu
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 小山猪xiǎo shān zhū
- KoreanKorean
- 꾸꾸리kkukkuri
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 小山豬xiǎo shān zhū
- FrenchFrench
- Marcacrin
- GermanGerman
- Quiekel
- SpanishSpanish
- Swinub
- ItalianItalian
- Swinub
- EnglishEnglish
- Swinub
What Swinub’s name means
boar piglet in 2 languagesEnglish
Swinub
swine
snub
Japanese
ウリムーurimuu
瓜坊uribouboar piglet
Chinese
小山猪小山豬xiǎo shān zhū
小xiǎosmall
山猪山豬shānzhūwild boar
Korean
꾸꾸리kkukkuri
꿀꿀kkulkkuloink
French
Marcacrin
marcassinboar piglet
crinhorsehair
German
Quiekel
quiekensqueal
Ferkelpiglet
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Swinub
14 gamesScarlet · Violet
- Kitakami Hall In the overworld Lv. 13-16
- Mossfell Confluence In the overworld Lv. 13-60
- Reveler’s Road In the overworld Lv. 13-60
- Oni Mountain In the overworld Lv. 14-71
- Oni’s Maw In the overworld Lv. 15-63
- Chilling Waterhead In the overworld Lv. 27-72
- Kitakami Tera Raid Battle Lv. 20
Legends: Arceus
- Alabaster Icelands: Arena’s Approach In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands: Avalugg’s Legacy In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands: Crevasse Passage In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands: Hibernal Cave In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Column Chamber In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Rock In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands: Whiteout Valley In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands Mass outbreak Lv. 30-47
- Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes Mass outbreak Lv. 30-32
- Alabaster Icelands: Crevasse Passage Mass outbreak Lv. 30-32
- Crimson Mirelands Mass outbreak Lv. 30-47
- Alabaster Icelands: Arena’s Approach Alpha Pokémon Lv. 62
- Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes Alpha Pokémon Lv. 62
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Rock Alpha Pokémon Lv. 62
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Swampy Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Bogsunk Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 29-63
- Icy Cave Grand Underground Lv. 33-63
- Route 217 Grass or cave Lv. 34
- Glacial Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 39-63
- Whiteout Cave Grand Underground Lv. 39-63
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Rolling Fields Grass or cave Lv. 7-60 40% Certain weather Later in the story
- Hammerlocke Hills Grass or cave Lv. 28-60 40% Certain weather Later in the story
- Giant's Mirror Grass or cave Lv. 26-60 30% Certain weather Later in the story
- Slippery Slope Grass or cave Lv. 60-65 20%
- Giant's Seat Grass or cave Lv. 30-60 15% Certain weather Later in the story
- Dusty Bowl In the overworld Lv. 42-60 Shield Certain weather Later in the story
- Giant's Mirror In the overworld Lv. 42-60 Shield Certain weather Later in the story
- Dusty Bowl Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Frigid Sea Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30 Shield
- Giant's Bed Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30 Shield
- Slippery Slope Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30 Shield
- Snowslide Slope Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30 Shield
- Stony Wilderness Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Tapu Village Island Scan Lv. 33
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Ice Path Grass or cave Lv. 21-24 30%
Platinum
- Acuity Lakefront Grass or cave Lv. 32-34 35%
- Route 217 Grass or cave Lv. 32-34 20%
Diamond · Pearl
- Route 217 Grass or cave Lv. 34 40% Swarm
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Icefall Cave Grass or cave Lv. 23-31 50%
Moves Swinub learns
52 movesLevel up · 12
TM · 42
TM001Take Down⚔TM002Charm◆TM005Mud-Slap✦TM006Scary Face◆TM007Protect◆TM010Ice Fang⚔TM020Trailblaze⚔TM025Facade⚔TM028Bulldoze⚔TM034Icy Wind✦TM035Mud Shot✦TM036Rock Tomb⚔TM046Avalanche⚔TM047Endure◆TM050Rain Dance◆TM051Sandstorm◆TM052Snowscape◆TM055Dig⚔TM066Body Slam⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM084Stomping Tantrum⚔TM085Rest◆TM086Rock Slide⚔TM103Substitute◆TM116Stealth Rock◆TM128Amnesia◆TM133Earth Power✦TM134Reversal⚔TM135Ice Beam✦TM143Blizzard✦TM149Earthquake⚔TM150Stone Edge⚔TM171Tera Blast✦TM172Roar◆TM174Haze◆TM176Sand Tomb⚔TM179Smack Down⚔TM186High Horsepower⚔TM187Icicle Spear⚔TM204Double-Edge⚔TM205Endeavor⚔TM224Curse◆