Ice Pig

Overview

The Tusk Pig line, starting as Huhu Pig (呼呼猪, NO.096), is an Ice/Ground dual-type spirit that combines AoE control with single-target burst damage. In the competitive scene, Tusk Pig occupies a unique position as a flex or swing pick in Master-rank PVP teams, slotting in when the matchup calls for its specific combination of crowd control and Ground-type burst. Its Earth Spike skill is widely regarded as one of the best single-target Ground-type techniques in the game.

Profile

Evolution Chain

The single-stage evolution at Lv33 is straightforward. Tusk Pig inherits the Ice/Ground dual typing from its base form and gains substantial stat increases, particularly in HP and Magic Defense.

Stats

Tusk Pig has a total race value of 597, with a stat distribution favoring HP and Magic Defense.

The high HP and Magic Defense give Tusk Pig solid survivability against special attackers. Its other stats are relatively balanced, allowing it to function in multiple roles depending on the situation. The Ice/Ground typing provides useful offensive coverage and defensive resistances.

Trait

Tusk Pig's trait provides a synergy between its two elemental types: for each Ice-type skill equipped in its moveset, the power of Ground-type skills is enhanced. This encourages a hybrid moveset that includes both Ice and Ground skills, with the Ice skills indirectly powering up the Ground-type finishers.

In practice, running 2 to 3 Ice-type skills alongside key Ground-type attacks like Earth Spike creates a noticeable damage boost on the Ground moves. This trait rewards thoughtful moveset construction rather than simply loading up on one element.

Key Skills

Earth Spike deserves special attention. At only 3 energy cost, it delivers exceptional single-target burst damage that rivals skills costing far more. Combined with the trait's Ice-to-Ground power boost, Earth Spike can hit dramatically hard for its cost. It is frequently cited by competitive players as one of the Ground system's best usable techniques.

PVP Role

In the Master-rank competitive scene, Ice Pig is classified as a flex or swing pick. The community describes it as: "Pig and Antelope are swing positions" (猪猪和羚羊是属于摇摆位). This means Ice Pig is not a fixed core member of any specific team but rather a tactical option that gets swapped in based on the matchup.

Ice Pig's combination of AoE control (Blizzard), single-target burst (Earth Spike), and defensive utility (Ice Wall) makes it a versatile pick when the team needs a spirit that can do a little of everything. It slots in especially well against teams weak to either Ice or Ground coverage.

Capture Location

Huhu Pig can be found in two locations: Snowman Valley (雪人谷) and White Glacier (怀特冰川). Both are ice-themed zones where Ice-type spirits appear frequently. Snowman Valley is typically accessible earlier in the game, while White Glacier offers higher-level encounters.

Tips

• Load your moveset with 2 to 3 Ice-type skills to maximize the trait's Ground-type power boost. Earth Spike benefits significantly from this synergy.

• Earth Spike at 3 energy is extremely efficient. It should be your primary damage-dealing skill in most situations.

• Ice Wall's damage reflection is useful against aggressive opponents who commit to all-out offense. Use it to punish reckless attackers.

• Blizzard's AoE control is valuable in multi-target encounters. In PVE content with grouped enemies, lead with Blizzard to lock down the field.

• Burrow can be used to dodge powerful enemy attacks. Time it to avoid predictable high-damage skills.