Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Cave
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 75 (29.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 158
- EV Yield
- 1 HP, 1 Atk
- Height
- 1.1 m (3'07")
- Weight
- 55.8 kg (123.0 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Ice/Ground dual typing.
Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Halves damage from fire and ice moves.
Generation VI
Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
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.
Generation VIII
If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
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.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V)
Generation II
Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensi tive to sound.
Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Generation III
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.
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.
If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
Generation IV
Its shaggy coat makes it unable to see. It checks surroundings with its sensitive nose instead.
Covered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.
Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
Generation V
Covered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.
With its excellent sense of smell, it’s even able to find mushrooms that are buried under frozen ground.
Level Up
19 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 10 | Powder SnowSTAB | ice | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 11 | BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 13 | Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 15 | Ice ShardSTAB | ice | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 18 | Icicle CrashSTAB | ice | P | 85 | 90% | 10 |
| 25 | Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 25 | High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| 28 | Ice FangSTAB | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 30 | Icy WindSTAB | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 34 | Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 44 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 48 | Mist | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| 51 | EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 52 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 58 | BlizzardSTAB | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| 65 | Thrash | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 70 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
TM / HM
45 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| AvalancheSTAB | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| BlizzardSTAB | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice BeamSTAB | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice FangSTAB | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Icicle SpearSTAB | ice | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Icy WindSTAB | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud ShotSTAB | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack Down | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Snowscape | ice | N | 0 | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
Egg Moves
7 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| FissureSTAB | gro | P | — | 30% | 5 |
| Freeze DrySTAB | ice | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Icicle CrashSTAB | ice | P | 85 | 90% | 10 |
Move Tutor
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ice BeamSTAB | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy WindSTAB | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Items that wild Piloswine may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Piloswine
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Piloswine
Piloswine is a Ice and Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound. Piloswine stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 55.8 kg (123.0 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Piloswine Base Stats
Piloswine has a base stat total of 450, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is HP at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 50 (below average). Piloswine excels as a physical attacker. Piloswine is average speed with a base Speed of 50.
Piloswine Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Ice and Ground-type, Piloswine is weak to Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel-type moves, resists Poison-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Piloswine 5 weaknesses, 1 resistance, and 1 immunity.
Piloswine Abilities
Piloswine's abilities include Oblivious, Snow Cloak, Thick Fat. Oblivious prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.. Snow Cloak increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage. Its Hidden Ability is Thick Fat, which halves damage from fire and ice moves.
Piloswine Moves & Learnset
Piloswine can learn 85 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, 7 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Blizzard (Ice, 110 power), Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power). For coverage, Piloswine can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Piloswine
Piloswine has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Piloswine yields 1 HP, 1 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Piloswine belongs to the Ground egg group. Piloswine is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Swinub → Piloswine → Mamoswine). Wild Piloswine may be found holding Aspear Berry or Never Melt Ice.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Piloswine. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Piloswine, or use the team builder to see how Piloswine fits into your squad.
