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Piloswine
The Swine Pokémon
TL;DR. Piloswine is a ice/ground-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 450. Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Ice Ground
Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Height1.1 m
Weight55.8 kg
AbilitiesOblivious, Snow Cloak
HiddenThick Fat
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 450. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 100
Attack 100
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 50
Total450
450 base stat total, the 512th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 66th among Ice-types.
100 base HP, Piloswine's strongest stat, ranking 23rd of 120 Ice-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Piloswine on Daily Pokémon
Piloswine was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Piloswine in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Piloswine reaches 2,345 CP at level 40 and 2,683 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack181
GO Defense138
GO Stamina225
Max CP (L40)2,345
Max CP (L50)2,652
Best buddy (L51)2,683
Raid catch CP 1,271–1,340 (L20). Weather boosted 1,589–1,675 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Piloswine in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Piloswine across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #250 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #250 83.6 score
Ultra League #260 81.5 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Piloswine.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Piloswine, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Piloswine?
Piloswine is a Ice/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Piloswine weak to?
Piloswine takes 2× damage from Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Piloswine resistant to?
Piloswine is immune to Electric. It also resists Poison.
How does Piloswine evolve?
Piloswine evolves from Swinub (Level 33). Piloswine evolves into Mamoswine (Know Ancient Power move, level up).
What generation is Piloswine from?
Piloswine was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0221.
What are Piloswine's base stats?
Piloswine has HP 100, Attack 100, Defense 80, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 60, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 450.
What are Piloswine's abilities?
Piloswine can have the abilities Oblivious, Snow Cloak, plus the Hidden Ability Thick Fat.
Is Piloswine legendary or mythical?
No. Piloswine is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Piloswine's best stat?
Piloswine's highest base stat is HP at 100, which ranks 23rd of 120 Ice-type Pokémon.
Is Piloswine good?
Piloswine has a base stat total of 450, the 512th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 66th among Ice-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Piloswine as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Piloswine is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fire Water Grass Fighting Steel
½× Resists
Poison
0× Immune to
Electric
Comparison
Piloswine vs. the average Ice-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 120 Ice-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Piloswine | Ice avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 78 | +22 |
| Attack | 100 | 86 | +14 |
| Defense | 80 | 82 | -2 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 65 | -5 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Speed | 50 | 61 | -11 |
| Total | 450 | 441 | +9 |
Game appearances
Piloswine appears in 27 games.
Every mainline release where Piloswine is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Piloswine in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.
Platinum
Sinnoh Route 217
Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Giant ChasmGiant Chasm ForestGiant Chasm Forest Cave
X, Y
Friend Safari IceFrost Cavern Unknown Area 314Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315Frost Cavern Unknown Area 316Frost Cavern Unknown Area 317
colosseum
Snagem Hideout 1FThe Under Subway
Pokémon anime
Piloswine appears in 9 episodes.
From HZ036 (2024-01-19) through JN089 (2021-12-03).
- HZ036 Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner! Horizons 2024-07-22
- EP237 Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution Original 2003-02-15
- EP238 Rage of Innocence Original 2003-02-22
- EP250 One Trick Phony! Original 2003-05-17
- EP266 Mother of All Battles Original 2003-09-15
- DP104 Sleepless in Pre-Battle! Diamond & Pearl 2009-05-02
- DP105 Get Your Rotom Running! Diamond & Pearl 2009-05-09
- DP106 A Breed Stampede! Diamond & Pearl 2009-05-16
- JN089 The Gates of Warp! Journeys 2022-05-26
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Piloswine cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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