Type matchups
Damage Swinub takes from each attacking type.
As an Ice/Ground type, Swinub has 5 weaknesses, 1 resistance and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Ice/Ground typing.
- With Thick Fat: Fire 2× → 1×, Ice 1× → ½×
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 30
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 250
Swinub has a base stat total of 250, higher than 4% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (50). With Attack (50) well above Sp. Atk (30), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 40 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Swinub can have the abilities Oblivious, Snow Cloak and Thick Fat.
How to beat Swinub
Swinub takes 2× damage from Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water and Grass moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison moves are resisted.
Good counters: Golisopod hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Ice and Ground moves. Araquanid hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Ice and Ground moves. Surskit hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Ice and Ground moves.
Evolution
Swinub is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Swinub → Piloswine → Mamoswine) and evolves into Piloswine.
Best counters to Swinub
Frequently asked questions
What is Swinub weak to?
As an Ice/Ground type, Swinub takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water and Grass moves.
What is Swinub resistant to?
Swinub resists Poison moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Swinub?
Strong type-based picks include Golisopod, Araquanid and Surskit, which hit Swinub with super-effective attacks.