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Evolution & Ancient Power Checker

Verify exact evolution requirements for Swinub into Piloswine and how to teach Ancient Power across every Pokémon generation.

Swinub Swinub (#0220) Stage 1 • Ice/Ground
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Piloswine Piloswine (#0221) Level 33 • Ice/Ground
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Mamoswine Mamoswine (#0473) Knows Ancient Power

Evolution Requirement Checklist

Complete These 3 Milestones:

Evolution Status • Real Time

How to Use the Evolution & Ancient Power Checker

  1. Select Input Criteria: Adjust the dropdowns, sliders, or numerical fields on the left control panel to match your current in-game situation.
  2. Live Instant Calculation: The application automatically executes the official Generation IX battle formulas in real time without refreshing the page.
  3. Analyze Strategy & Benchmarks: Examine the computed output panels, check key defensive or damage thresholds, and use the results to optimize your team.
  4. Share or Bookmark Your State: Use the browser's address bar link, which updates dynamically with your chosen parameters so you can bookmark or share your build with friends.

Mathematical Formulas & Engine Mechanics

Stage 1: Swinub reaches Level 33 -> Evolves into Piloswine. Stage 2: Piloswine knows Ancient Power in its active 4 moves + Level Up -> Evolves into Mamoswine.

Our calculations strictly follow the official Generation IX game logic implemented by Game Freak in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. All numbers use integer floor functions at every step rather than standard floating-point rounding, ensuring that min-max damage ranges, stat benchmarks, and multiplier thresholds match in-game tournament hardware precisely.

Worked Battle Examples with Real Numbers

Evolving in Scarlet & Violet

Inputs: Party Piloswine at level 34 without Ancient Power

Result: Open Summary -> Tab to Moves -> Press A -> Remember Ancient Power -> Level up 1 time -> Evolves!

Evolving in Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl

Inputs: Pastoria City Move Tutor

Result: Trade 1 Heart Scale to Pastoria Move Tutor -> Relearn Ancient Power -> Level up -> Evolves!

Frequently Asked Questions (Evolution & Ancient Power Checker)

Can Piloswine evolve at Level 33 directly into Mamoswine?

No. Swinub first evolves into Piloswine at level 33. Piloswine must then know Ancient Power and gain an additional level (e.g. level 34 or higher via battle or Rare Candy) to become Mamoswine.

What if my Piloswine is already Level 100?

In Generation VIII and IX, you can feed a Rare Candy to a Level 100 Pokémon that meets evolution criteria (knowing Ancient Power) to trigger evolution without leveling up.

Does an Everstone prevent evolution?

Yes. If Swinub or Piloswine is holding an Everstone, all evolution sequences are suppressed until the item is removed.

Does Mamoswine keep Ancient Power after evolving?

Yes, but you can safely replace Ancient Power with a stronger competitive move like Icicle Crash or Earthquake without losing Mamoswine.

Data Engine: Pokémon Gen 9 (Patch 3.0.1) • Verified via Smogon & Bulbapedia Last Engine Audit: September 2026 Pokémon and Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo. Mamoswine.org is an independent fan project.