Piloswine: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP100175–207310–404

Atk100108–167184–328

Def8090–145148–284

SpA6072–123112–240

SpD6072–123112–240

Spe5063–11294–218

Total450Higher than 49% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP, 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

IceGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FightingFireGrassSteelWater

Resists

½×

Poison

Immune to

0×

Electric

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockBugGhostPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Fire becomes 1×

With : Ice becomes ½×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Piloswine outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to Intimidate.
Everything about Oblivious →
Other Pokémon with Oblivious 24
Slowpoke Slowbro Lickitung Jynx Slowking Swinub Smoochum Illumise Wailmer Wailord Numel Barboach Whiscash Feebas Spheal Sealeo Walrein Lickilicky Mamoswine Salandit Salazzle Bounsweet Steenee Dondozo
If Snow is active, this Pokémon's evasiveness is 1.25×.
Everything about Snow Cloak →
Other Pokémon with Snow Cloak 14
Alolan Sandshrew Alolan Sandslash Alolan Vulpix Alolan Ninetales Articuno Swinub Glaceon Mamoswine Froslass Vanillite Vanillish Cubchoo Beartic Cetoddle
Fire-/Ice-type moves against this Pokémon deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
Everything about Thick Fat →
Other Pokémon with Thick Fat 28
Mega Venusaur Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Seel Dewgong Snorlax Marill Azumarill Swinub Miltank Makuhita Hariyama Azurill Spoink Grumpig Spheal Sealeo Walrein Purugly Munchlax Mamoswine Tepig Pignite Appletun Lechonk Oinkologne Cetoddle Cetitan

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

0.19% of teams · rank #154 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 4 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Ice Shard
Earthquake
Stealth Rock
Icicle Crash

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.27%
Rated 1500+0.3%
Rated 1630+0.19%
Rated 1760+0.04%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.19%

Moves

Items

Eviolite100%
Passho Berry0%

Abilities

98.7%
1.3%

EV spreads

Adamant 244 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 4 Spe78.6%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD16.2%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpD2.9%
Careful 252 Atk / 252 SpD1.3%
Adamant 252 HP / 48 Def / 208 SpD0.9%

Tera types

Ghost78.6%
Ground16.2%
Grass2.9%
Ice2.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0220SwinubIceGround
1. Level 33
  #0221PiloswineIceGround
  1. Level up knowing Ancient Power
    #0473MamoswineIceGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoIce Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15

1Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5

1FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

1Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

1Powder Snow10% chance to freeze the foe(s).IceSpec40100%25

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

15Ice ShardUsually goes first.IcePhys40100%30

20MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30

25EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

30Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

37AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20

44Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

51EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

58Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

65ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20

TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30

TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15

TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 7

EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5

EggBite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggFissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.GroundPhys—30%5

EggFreeze-Dry10% chance to freeze. Super effective on Water.IceSpec70100%20

EggIcicle Crash30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys8590%10

Biology

Swinub, a pig-like Pokémon, evolves into Piloswine. Piloswine's hairs stand up straight when charging at enemies, and are sensitive to sound. Mamoswine is an evolution of Piloswine.

Design & origin

Piloswine's English name comes from the words "pilose" and "swine".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Swine Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Brown

: Cave
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#192Extended Sinnoh#204Updated Johto#196Updated Unova#259Mountain Kalos#077Galar#076Crown Tundra#008Hisui#213Kitakami#051

The long fur of this Pokémon covers its eyes, ears, and even limbs, allowing Piloswine to resist harshly frigid conditions. The Pokémon's white tusks can be used to defeat its enemies.
Legends: Arceus
With its excellent sense of smell, it’s even able to find mushrooms that are buried under frozen ground.
Black 2 · White 2
Covered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.
Platinum · Black · White
Its shaggy coat makes it unable to see. It checks surroundings with its sensitive nose instead.
Diamond · Pearl
A PILOSWINE is covered by a thick coat of long hair for enduring freezing cold. It uses its tusks to dig up food that has been buried under ice.
Emerald
PILOSWINE is covered by a thick coat of long hair that enables it to endure the freezing cold. This Pokémon uses its tusks to dig up food that has been buried under ice.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Crystal · X · Shield
If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Sword
Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

English: Piloswine
Japanese: イノムー
Japanese (romaji): Inomoo
Korean: 메꾸리
Chinese (Traditional): 長毛豬
Chinese (Simplified): 长毛猪
French: Cochignon
German: Keifel
Spanish: Piloswine
Italian: Piloswine

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 1 HP, 1 Atk
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 158
: Slow

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Swinub: Level 33.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Roaring-Sea CavesWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Roaring-Sea CavesWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield 8 areas

Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 8 areas

Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Y 5 areas

Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39

X 5 areas

Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39

White 2 3 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–51
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–51

Black 2 3 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–51
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–51

Colosseum 2 areas

Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 43
The Under (Subway)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43

White 3 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–49
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–59
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–64

Black 3 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–49
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–59
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–64

Platinum 1 area

Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.