Groups of hungry Swinub are known to swarm camps in the early morning, consuming every scrap of food nearby before leaving. Hikers call this event a “Swinub Avalanche.”

Piloswine’s tusks evolved to dig in dirt and snow. These tusks and their excellent sense of smell make them valued members of avalanche rescue teams.

Early humans started their children with Grass, Water, or Fire Pokémon as partners to make sure they always had an advantage on Mamoswine. In Sinnoh, Mamoswine is respected as a spirit of the mountain, and never battled if it can be avoided.