Card 023Phantasmal Flames #23 Pokémon Card

Swinub, the Pig Pokémon, is a charming Ice/Ground type creature first introduced in Generation II of the Pokémon franchise. Known for its keen sense of smell, Swinub utilizes its snout to forage for food, even in deeply frozen ground. Its habitat primarily consists of cold, icy regions, where it thrives by uncovering edible mushrooms and hot springs. Swinub evolves into Piloswine at level 33, and then into Mamoswine when Piloswine learns Ancient Power. In the games, Swinub and its evolutions are valuable for their unique typing, offering resistances to Electric and Poison types while being weak to Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, and Steel. In the anime, Swinub often appear as docile, playful Pokémon, sometimes assisting trainers in their journeys through snowy landscapes. Its endearing design, resembling a fuzzy piglet, has contributed to its enduring popularity and cultural significance as a recognizable symbol of winter and resilience in the Pokémon world.