Habitat and Catch Locations Across Every Generation
Hunting for a high-IV Swinub to breed your competitive Mamoswine? Below is the verified location directory across all modern mainline Pokémon games.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (The Teal Mask DLC)
Swinub and Piloswine were added to Generation IX as part of the Teal Mask expansion (Kitakami):
- Wild Swinub: Found wandering on Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, and Paradise Barrens. They appear frequently near snow patches and high elevation rocky outcrops.
- Wild Piloswine: Spawns along the snowy slopes of Fellhorn Gorge and upper Oni Mountain peaks.
- Tera Raid Battles: 5-Star and 6-Star Tera Raid dens across Glaseado Mountain and Kitakami can feature wild Mamoswine with 4-5 guaranteed perfect 31 IVs and its Hidden Ability, Thick Fat.
Pokémon Sword and Shield (The Crown Tundra DLC)
In Generation VIII, the Swinub line thrives in the sub-zero climate of the Crown Tundra:
- Crown Tundra Wild Spawns: Slippery Slope, Giant’s Bed, Snowslide Slope, and the Path to the Peak. They appear in all weather types involving snow and blizzard conditions.
- Base Game Wild Area: In the Galar Wild Area, wild Piloswine spawns as an overworld wanderer at Giant’s Cap and Hammerlocke Hills during Snowstorms.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
In Hisui, the Swinub line is native to the freezing Alabaster Icelands:
- Swinub & Piloswine: Roam freely across Bonechill Wastes, Avalugg’s Legacy, and Avalanche Slopes.
- Alpha Mamoswine: A massive Level 68 Alpha Mamoswine stalks the ridges of Avalanche Slopes, featuring guaranteed max 31 effort levels in three stats.