piloswine

Piloswine is an Ice/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Ice / Ground

Abilities:

• Oblivious: Prevents the Pokémon from being infatuated or falling for taunts.
• Snow Cloak: Boosts evasion in a hailstorm.
• Thick Fat (Hidden Ability): Reduces damage from Fire and Ice-type moves by 50%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Piloswine has a large, furry body covered with thick brown fur, which helps it withstand cold climates.
• It has two long, white tusks protruding from its face and a pair of small, beady eyes often obscured by its shaggy fur.
• Its legs are short and sturdy, well-suited for trudging through snowy terrain.
• Often appears to be quite bulky and robust due to its dense fur and body size.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Piloswine can be found in cold, snowy regions, typically inhabiting icy caves or mountainous areas.
• It uses its tusks to dig through snow and ice to forage for food, such as roots and berries.
• Known for being somewhat oblivious to its surroundings, it relies on its keen sense of smell to navigate and find food.
• Piloswine tends to be solitary but can form small herds during the harsh winter months for warmth and protection.

In Battle:

• Piloswine is valued for its balanced physical attack and defense, making it a reliable tank on icy and ground terrains.
• Notable moves include Ice Shard, a priority Ice-type move, and Earthquake, a powerful Ground-type attack.
• It’s strong against Flying, Electric, and Dragon types but vulnerable to Water, Grass, and Steel types.
• Piloswine benefits from the ability to set up Stealth Rock, hindering foes that are weak to entry hazards.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Swinub starting at level 33.
• Evolves into Mamoswine when leveled up while knowing the move Ancient Power.

Interesting Facts:

• Piloswine's thick fur is often mistaken for a woolly mammoth, reflecting its prehistoric appearance.
• Despite its bulky appearance, Piloswine can move quite quickly over snow and ice.
• It’s one of the few Pokémon that can thrive in extreme cold, making it a specialist in icy environments.
• Was one of the first dual Ice and Ground-type Pokémon introduced, providing a unique combination of abilities and resistances.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• Ruby: 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.
• 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.
• Diamond: Its shaggy coat makes it unable to see. It checks surroundings with its sensitive nose instead.
• 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.
• Black: Covered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.
• White: Covered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.
• Black-2: With its excellent sense of smell, it’s even able to find mushrooms that are buried under frozen ground.
• White-2: With its excellent sense of smell, it’s even able to find mushrooms that are buried under frozen ground.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• 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.