#0220 · Gen 2 · 250 BST
Swinub
A starter-form Ice/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Oblivious.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
125/63/54/45/45/63
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
157/112/101/90/90/112
Abilities
The Pokémon is oblivious, and that keeps it from being infatuated or falling for taunts.
Boosts evasion in a hailstorm.
The Pokémon is protected by a layer of thick fat, which halves the damage taken from Fire- and Ice-type moves.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Swinub
Swinub is a Ice/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 250. A starter-form Ice/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Oblivious.
Best stat: HP (50 base)
Swinub's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 50 base Attack and 50 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Oblivious
- Snow Cloak
- Thick Fat
How to use Swinub competitively
Open the damage calculator with Swinub selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Swinub appears in the species dropdown. Drop Swinub into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0220 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Ice / Ground |
| Abilities | Oblivious, Snow Cloak, Thick Fat |
| Base Stat Total | 250 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 50 / 50 / 40 / 30 / 30 / 50 |