Shadow Swinub

Table of Contents

Shadow Swinub is a Ice and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ice and Ground-type Pokémon, Shadow Swinub is weak to Fighting, Fire, Grass, Steel, and Water-type moves.

Shadow Swinub's maximum Combat Power stat is 837 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Tackle / Rock Slide. Shadow Swinub encounters are boosted during Snow and Sunny weather. Shiny Shadow Swinub is available! ✨

Shadow Swinub Stats and Max CP

90 ATK
69 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
837 CP
Lvl 40
741 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
529 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
423 CP
Lvl 15 Research
317 CP

Shadow Swinub Type Chart

Shadow Swinub takes increased damage from:Shadow Swinub takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Fighting
  • Fire
  • Grass
  • Steel
  • Water
Shadow Swinub takes reduced damage from:Shadow Swinub takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Poison
-60.9%
  • Electric

Moves Analysis

Moves

Tackle + Rock Slide

Shadow Swinub's best moveset is Tackle and Rock Slide, with 3.77 DPS (damage per second) and 18.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.NormalTackle RockRock Slide 3.7718.72.50
      2.NormalTackle IceIcy Wind 3.7718.72.50
      3.NormalTackle NormalBody Slam 3.7718.72.50
      4.IcePowder Snow IceIcy Wind 2.6513.11.76
      5.IcePowder Snow NormalBody Slam 2.6413.11.76
      6.IcePowder Snow RockRock Slide 2.4912.41.66
      7.NormalTackle NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.IcePowder Snow NormalFrustration 0.1000
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Swinub's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Swinub's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Swinub has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • IcePowder SnowDamage6Energy15Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Powder Snow
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy15
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy8

        Effects
        Powder Snow has no special effects.
        See Powder Snow details page ↗
      • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • IceIcy WindDamage65Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Icy Wind
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.2s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Icy Wind details page ↗
      • NormalBody SlamDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Body Slam has no special effects.
        See Body Slam details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration details page ↗
      • RockRock SlideDamage75Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy45

        Effects
        Rock Slide has no special effects.
        See Rock Slide details page ↗

      Shadow Swinub in the meta

      Shadow Swinub in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Not ranked

      At the base level of a three-stage evolution line, Shadow Swinub is just a means for evolution to the supremely powerful Shadow Mamoswine. 💪

      This little Pokémon offers no value in PvE metas such as Raids or Gyms. Feed it Candy, evolve it all the way, and see the magic! ☃️

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      🧸 Little Cup

      Shadow Swinub is a force to be reckoned with in the Little Cup as opponents find its attackset very tricky to deal with. Powder Snow’s energy gains is always a perk, and Shadow Swinub uses Icy Wind and Body Slam mercilessly. This lets it beat the likes of Deino, Ducklett, Wooper, Cottonee, and Gligar. 👏

      However, regular Swinub is overall better simply due to its higher bulk.

      💎 Shadow Swinub’s best attackset for the Little Cup is Powder Snow, Icy Wind and Body Slam.

      Shadow Swinub isn't viable for any of the other PvP Leagues

      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#220
      Height0.41 m
      Weight6.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate30%
      Base Flee Rate10%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Swinub family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Swinub in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Swinub Pokémon GOSwinub
      Piloswine Pokémon GOPiloswine
      Mamoswine Pokémon GOMamoswine
      Shadow Swinub Pokémon GOShadow Swinub
      Shadow Piloswine Pokémon GOShadow Piloswine
      Shadow Mamoswine Pokémon GOShadow Mamoswine
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Swinub
      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Swinub CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Swinub's has 837 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Swinub obtained from Raids can be encountered from 354 CP to 423 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 443 CP to 529 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Swinub can be found in the 288 CP to 317 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP837 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch288 CP - 317 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs384 CP - 423 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids354 CP - 423 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      443 CP - 529 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow Swinub Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      110 CP232 CP355 CP
      477 CP599 CP6122 CP
      7144 CP8167 CP9189 CP
      10211 CP11232 CP12254 CP
      13275 CP14296 CP15317 CP
      16338 CP17359 CP18381 CP
      19402 CP20423 CP21444 CP
      22465 CP23486 CP24508 CP
      25529 CP26550 CP27571 CP
      28592 CP29614 CP30635 CP
      31645 CP32656 CP33666 CP
      34677 CP35688 CP36698 CP
      37709 CP38719 CP39730 CP
      40741 CP41750 CP42759 CP
      43769 CP44779 CP45788 CP
      46798 CP47808 CP48817 CP
      49827 CP50837 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Swinub

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Swinub's Ice and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Swinub.

      Ice Ice

      Ground Ground

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Swinub Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Swinub Candy360 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Swinub Candy12 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Swinub Candy-

      Shadow Swinub Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Swinub from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Swinub in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Shadow Swinub Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Swinub Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Swinub Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Swinub Candy12 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Swinub Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Swinub Candy24 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Swinub Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Swinub Candy36 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Swinub Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Swinub Candy48 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Swinub Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Swinub Candy63 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Swinub Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Swinub Candy78 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Swinub Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Swinub Candy93 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Swinub Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Swinub Candy108 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Swinub Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Swinub Candy126 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Swinub Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Swinub Candy144 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Swinub Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Swinub Candy162 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Swinub Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Swinub Candy180 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Swinub Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Swinub Candy201 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Swinub Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Swinub Candy222 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Swinub Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Swinub Candy243 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Swinub Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Swinub Candy264 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Swinub Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Swinub Candy288 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Swinub Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Swinub Candy312 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Swinub Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Swinub Candy336 Shadow Swinub Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Swinub Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Swinub Candy360 Shadow Swinub Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Swinub

      Shadow Swinub high resolution sprites

      Shadow Swinub Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Swinub’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Ice and Ground-type Pokémon, Shadow Swinub is weak to Fighting, Fire, Grass, Steel, and Water-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Shadow Swinub in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Shadow Swinub in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Rock Slide. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 3.766 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 18.677.

      How does Shadow Swinub perform in Raids?

      Shadow Swinub's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Shadow Swinub rank as a Ice-type attacker?

      Shadow Swinub's performance as a Ice-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swinub?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swinub: Mega Glalie, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

      What is Shadow Swinub’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Shadow Swinub’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 741 CP and 837 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shadow Swinub be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Swinub can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Swinub Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Swinub cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.