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Piloswine.

national dex #221 · gen II
BST 450 · ice / ground
Piloswine official artwork
iceground
#221 · gen II
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HP
100
ATK
100
DEF
80
SPA
60
SPD
60
SPE
50
BST 450 · best HP 100 · worst Speed 50 · meters scale to 200

Piloswine is weak to Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel and resists Poison and is immune to Electric.

Typingiceground
AbilitiesOblivious, Snow Cloak, Thick Fat
Height, weight1.1 m / 55.8 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
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Piloswine base stats

BST 450 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP100310404
Atk100184328
Def80148284
SpA60112240
SpD60112240
Spe5094218
BST450bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 HP, 1 Atk

Piloswine weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ice / Ground dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat2
ele0
gra2
ice1
fig2
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste2
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel
Resists
Poison
Immune to
Electric

Piloswine abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
ObliviousPrevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
Snow CloakIncreases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Thick FathiddenHalves damage from fire and ice moves.

Piloswine evolution line

3 stages

Piloswine evolves into Mamoswine: level it up while it knows Ancient Power. How to evolve Piloswine, every game

Best Piloswine moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
iceBlizzardSPEC110
groundEarthquakePHYS100
groundHigh HorsepowerPHYS95
groundEarth PowerSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalThrashPHYS120

Piloswine moves

gen 9 · 80 moves · 18 level-up · 45 TM/HM · 3 egg · 14 tutor
52 moves · Piloswine appears in 15 games
FlailL1TackleL1Powder SnowL10BulldozeL11Mud SlapL13Ice ShardL15EndureL25High HorsepowerL25Ice FangL28Icy WindL30Ancient PowerL34Take DownL44MistL48EarthquakeL51Double EdgeL52BlizzardL58ThrashL65AmnesiaL70AvalancheTMBody SlamTMCharmTMCurseeggDigTMEarth PowerTMEndeavorTMFacadeTMGiga ImpactTMHazeTMHyper BeamTMIce BeamTMIcicle SpearTMMud ShotTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMReversalTMRoarTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMSand TombTMSandstormTMScary FaceTMSleep TalkTMSmack DownTMSnowscapeTMStealth RockTMStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMTera BlastTMThroat ChopTMTrailblazeTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Level 1
Powder SnowSTABiceSPEC40100%25Level 10
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20Level 11
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10Level 13
Ice ShardSTABicePHYS40100%30Level 15
EndurenormalSTAT--10Level 25
High HorsepowerSTABgroundPHYS9595%10Level 25
Ice FangSTABicePHYS6595%15Level 28
Icy WindSTABiceSPEC5595%15Level 30
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Level 34
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 44
MisticeSTAT--30Level 48
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10Level 51
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 52
BlizzardSTABiceSPEC11070%5Level 58
ThrashnormalPHYS120100%10Level 65
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Level 70
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
AvalancheSTABicePHYS60100%10TM / HM
BlizzardSTABiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
HazeiceSTAT--30TM / HM
High HorsepowerSTABgroundPHYS9595%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamSTABiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice FangSTABicePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Icicle SpearSTABicePHYS25100%30TM / HM
Icy WindSTABiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smack DownrockPHYS50100%15TM / HM
SnowscapeiceSTAT0-10TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Egg
CurseghostSTAT--10Egg
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Egg
Ancient PowerrockSPEC60100%5Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Ice BeamSTABiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindSTABiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10Tutor
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor

Piloswine Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.

Shield

Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.

Legends: Arceus

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.

Generation VI3 entries
X

Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.

Y

Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

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 V2 entries
Black, White

Covered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.

Black 2, White 2

With its excellent sense of smell, it’s even able to find mushrooms that are buried under frozen ground.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond, Pearl

Its shaggy coat makes it unable to see. It checks surroundings with its sensitive nose instead.

Platinum

Covered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.

HeartGold

Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.

SoulSilver

If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed

If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.

LeafGreen

Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

Because the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.

Silver

If it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensi­ tive to sound.

Crystal

Although its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.

Piloswine species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorBrown
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatCave
Height1.1 m (3'07")
Weight55.8 kg (123.0 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience158
EV yield1 HP, 1 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#221
Johto#192
Sinnoh (Pt)#204
Johto (HGSS)#196
Unova (B2W2)#259
Kalos Mountain#077
Galar#076
Crown Tundra#008
Hisui#213
Kitakami#051
Wild held items
Aspear Berry50%
50% in FireRed, LeafGreen
Soft Sand100%
100% in Colosseum
Never Melt Ice5%
5% in FireRed, LeafGreen
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker100 Atk / 60 SpA
Best statHP 100very good
Speed tier50 Speaverage speed
Defensive load5 weak / 1 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Piloswine

Piloswine is a Ice and Ground-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Piloswine base stats

Piloswine has a base stat total of 450, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. 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 and 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 and learnset

Piloswine can learn 80 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, 3 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 Soft Sand or Never Melt Ice.

Use the tools on the right 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.

Tools for Piloswine
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