Swinub in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Swinub’s X/Y locations, Ice/Ground typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Swinub is Kalos Mountain #076 and National #220. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Ice / Ground.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 30 |
| Sp. Def | 30 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Total | 250 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
No direct wild or gift encounter is recorded for this form. Use its evolution family, breed an obtained parent, or trade it in from another game.
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Swinub | Piloswine | Level 33 |
| Piloswine | Mamoswine | Level up knowing Ancient Power |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Oblivious | Regular ability |
| Snow Cloak | Regular ability |
| Thick Fat | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Field |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 225 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Attack +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.4 m / 6.5 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Odor Sleuth |
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 5 | Mud Sport |
| 8 | Powder Snow |
| 11 | Mud-Slap |
| 14 | Endure |
| 18 | Mud Bomb |
| 21 | Icy Wind |
| 24 | Ice Shard |
| 28 | Take Down |
| 35 | Mist |
| 37 | Earthquake |
| 40 | Flail |
| 44 | Blizzard |
| 48 | Amnesia |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Ancient Power, Avalanche, Bite, Body Slam, Curse, Double-Edge, Fissure, Freeze-Dry, Icicle Crash, Icicle Spear, Mud Shot, Stealth Rock, Take Down.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Swinub’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.