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Shadow Piloswine

Shadow Piloswine (Shadow)Ice Ground
  • snow
  • sunny
Shadow Piloswine is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Piloswine is a Ice and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,345 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, Grass, Steel, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Ice Shard / Avalanche. It is boosted by Snow and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Piloswine Stats and Max CP

181 ATK
138 DEF
225 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2652 CP
Lvl 40
2345 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1675 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1340 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1005 CP

Shadow Piloswine's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Piloswine PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Piloswine is your typical awkward middle-stage Pokémon whose stats aren't good enough for PvE functionality. So, instead of dropping it in Gyms or taking it to Raids, focus on collecting Candy to evolve it into Shadow Mamoswine ASAP. ⏰

Shadow Piloswine PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Shadow Piloswine is a dominant force in the Great League using its completely unresisted combo of Ice and Ground type attacks to beat most of the meta. Because of its excellent coverage, its bound to leave the opponent with a good portion of its HP lost, tremendously benefiting the next Pokémon you use. ✅

🟡 Ultra League

Shadow Piloswine is unable to keep with the sheer power levels of the Ultra League with its weaknesses to Fighting, Fire, Grass, Water, and Steel becoming easily exploitable. It can't even beat Giratina Altered and Registeel, leaving players with better choices for their teams.

🟣 Master League

The Master League isn't Shadow Piloswine’s playing field.

💎 Shadow Piloswine’s best attackset for PvP is Powder Snow, Icicle Spear and High Horsepower.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#283
IceIce-type
#40
GroundGround-type
#160
Great LeagueGreat League
#215
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#93

Shadow Piloswine Type Chart

Shadow Piloswine takes increased damage from:Shadow Piloswine takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Piloswine takes reduced damage from:Shadow Piloswine takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Piloswine best moveset

Moves

Ice Shard + Avalanche

Ice
IceIce Shard
IceAvalanche
Shadow Piloswine's best Ice-type moveset is Ice Shard / Avalanche, with 12.77 DPS and 205.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Shadow Piloswine ranks #40 (B Tier) as a Ice attacker with that moveset.
1.IceIce ShardIceAvalanche11.0812.77205.3
2.IcePowder SnowIceAvalanche10.9912.67203.6
3.IceIce ShardIceIcicle Spear10.4011.99192.8
4.IceIce ShardGroundHigh Horsepower10.1811.73188.6
5.IcePowder SnowIceIcicle Spear10.1311.68187.8
6.IcePowder SnowGroundHigh Horsepower9.8711.38182.8
7.IceIce ShardGroundBulldoze9.3310.76173.0
8.IcePowder SnowGroundBulldoze8.9010.27165.0
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Fast Attacks

  • IceIce Shard10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Shard
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.4s - 0.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy10

    Effects
    Ice Shard has no special effects.
    See Ice Shard details page ↗
  • IcePowder Snow6151.0s
    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 ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GroundHigh Horsepower1051001.5s
    Toggle more information for move: High Horsepower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy55

    Effects
    High Horsepower has no special effects.
    See High Horsepower details page ↗
  • GroundBulldoze80503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bulldoze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bulldoze details page ↗
  • IceAvalanche85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Avalanche
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy45

    Effects
    Avalanche has no special effects.
    See Avalanche details page ↗
  • IceIcicle Spear55332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Icicle Spear
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Icicle Spear has no special effects.
    See Icicle Spear details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    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 ↗
  • RockStone Edge1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy55

    Effects
    Stone Edge has no special effects.
    See Stone Edge details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

Shadow Piloswine CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Piloswine reaches a maximum of 2,345 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,217–1,340 CP, rising to 1,521–1,675 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 953–1,005 CP.

Max CPMax CP2345 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch953 CP - 1005 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1271 CP - 1340 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1217 CP - 1340 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1521 CP - 1675 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
133 CP2103 CP3174 CP
4245 CP5316 CP6387 CP
7458 CP8528 CP9599 CP
10670 CP11737 CP12804 CP
13871 CP14938 CP151005 CP
161072 CP171139 CP181206 CP
191273 CP201340 CP211407 CP
221474 CP231541 CP241608 CP
251675 CP261742 CP271809 CP
281876 CP291943 CP302010 CP
312044 CP322077 CP332111 CP
342144 CP352178 CP362211 CP
372245 CP382278 CP392312 CP
402345 CP412375 CP422405 CP
432435 CP442466 CP452496 CP
462527 CP472558 CP482589 CP
492620 CP502652 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#221
Height1.09 m
Weight55.8 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SwinubSwinub
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
PiloswinePiloswine
PiloswinePiloswine
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Item: Sinnoh Stone
MamoswineMamoswine
  • Swinub evolves into Piloswine which costs 25 Candy.
  • Piloswine evolves into Mamoswine which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.
How to purify Shadow Piloswine
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Piloswine

Photobomb

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

Ice Ice

Ground Ground

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

Power-up costs

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

Shadow Piloswine Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Piloswine 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 Piloswine in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Piloswine family

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

SwinubSwinub
PiloswinePiloswine
MamoswineMamoswine
Shadow Swinub (Shadow)Shadow Swinub
Shadow Piloswine (Shadow)Shadow Piloswine
Shadow Mamoswine (Shadow)Shadow Mamoswine

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Piloswine

Shadow Piloswine high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Piloswine. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Piloswine Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow PiloswineShadow PiloswineShadow PiloswineShadow Piloswine

Shadow Piloswine Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldBecause the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
SilverIf it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensi­ tive to sound.
CrystalAlthough its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
Ruby, SapphirePILOSWINE 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.
EmeraldA 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.
FireRedIf it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
LeafGreenBecause the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
Diamond, PearlIts shaggy coat makes it unable to see. It checks surroundings with its sensitive nose instead.
Platinum, Black, WhiteCovered by a shaggy coat, it is strong against the cold. Its tusks of ice thicken when it snows.
HeartGoldBecause the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
SoulSilverIf it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
Black 2, White 2With its excellent sense of smell, it’s even able to find mushrooms that are buried under frozen ground.
X, ShieldAlthough its legs are short, its rugged hooves prevent it from slipping, even on icy ground.
YBecause the long hair all over its body obscures its sight, it just keeps charging repeatedly.
Omega RubyPiloswine 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 SapphirePiloswine 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.
SwordIf it charges at an enemy, the hairs on its back stand up straight. It is very sensitive to sound.
Legends: ArceusThe 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Piloswine’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

The best moves for Shadow Piloswine in Pokémon GO are Ice Shard and Avalanche. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.774 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 205.292.

How does Shadow Piloswine perform in Raids?

Shadow Piloswine is not recommended for Raid use.

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

Shadow Piloswine is a B-Tier Ice-type attacker, ranking at number #40 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Shadow Piloswine rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Shadow Piloswine is an E-Tier Ground-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Piloswine?

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

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

Shadow Piloswine’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2345 CP and 2652 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Piloswine be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Piloswine can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Piloswine Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Piloswine cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.