Swinub
| Swinub | |
|---|---|
| File:Swinub.png National Pokédex Magcargo - Swinub (#220) - Piloswine Johto Pokédex Delibird - Swinub (#191) - Piloswine | |
| Japanese name | Urimū |
| Evolves from | None |
| Evolves into | Piloswine |
| Generation | Second |
| Species | Pig Pokémon |
| Type | Ground / Ice |
| Height | 1 ft 4 in (0.4 m) |
| Weight | 14.0 pounds (6.4 kg) |
| Ability | oblivious |
Swinub is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. It is a Ground/Ice Pokémon that was introduced in the Pokémon Gold and Silver video games.
Swinub's name is a combination of swine, and nub, a small lump.
Biology
Swinub bears resemblance to a pig or a boar piglet. It is found in icy areas.
It roots around with its nose to find food. Its favourite food is a mushroom that grows under the cover of dead grass. Swinub's nose is so tough that even the frozen ground poses no problem. Occasionally, it will find hot springs while rooting around in the ground.
If it smells something enticing, it dashes headlong to find the source of the aroma.
Availability
Swinub is catchable in two sets of games: Gold, Silver & Crystal, and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
In Gold, Silver, and Crystal it is found on the Ice Path, while in FireRed and LeafGreen it is found in the Ice Cave on Four Island. One can also be snagged from Cipher Peon Greck in Pokémon XD.
Anime Appearances
Three Swinub appear in the episode Spring Fever, which are owned by a family that live near the mountain where Ash and Todd spot Articuno. Their names are Su, Ine, and Ub, which is obviously a play on Swinub's name. Also, in the Battle Frontier Saga, Pike Queen Lucy of the Battle Pike had one.
Manga Appearances
Swinub appears in chapters 144, 178, and 180 of Pokémon Adventures. In all cases, it is owned by Pryce of Mahogany Town.
In the TCG
Swinub appears on six trading cards, always as a common card. It is a Water Pokémon in Neo Genesis, Neo Destiny, and Skyridge. However, it is a fighting Pokémon in Neo Revelations, Skyridge (again), and EX Team Rocket Returns.
On the Internet
The Swinub is sometimes refered to as a 'Peggey' within the internet flash animation group, The Clock Crew.
References
- The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Publications
- Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0439154049.
- Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 130206151.
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 193020650X
- Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0761547614
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1930206585
External links
- Official Pokémon website
- Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Swinub as a species
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- Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
- PsyPoke - Swinub Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
- Smogon.com - Swinub Tactical Data
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