Swampert
#260 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Swampert
The best moves for Swampert are Water Gun and Hydro Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
Hydro Cannon
Elite TM
54DPS
Defending
9.6DPS
Hydro Cannon
Elite TM
54DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
Hydro Cannon
Elite TM
2.4DPE
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Mudkip family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Swampert evolves from Marshtomp for 100 Candy, and temporarily into Mega Swampert.
- Evolving Mega Swampert costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Swampert:
Game images
Swampert, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Swampert is a Water & Ground Pokémon which evolves from Marshtomp. It is weak to Grass moves. Swampert's best moveset is Water Gun & Hydro Cannon and it has a Max CP of 3,362.
About
"Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Mud Shot | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Earthquake | 140 | 1 | 1.68 |
| Muddy Water | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Sludge | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Surf | 60 | 2 | 1.44 |
| Sludge Wave | 105 | 1 | 1.05 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Hydro Cannon
Elite TM
54 DPS
|
12.5 | 112% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Hydro Cannon
Elite TM
54 DPS
|
12.5 | 112% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Earthquake
48 DPS
|
11.1 | 100% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Earthquake
48 DPS
|
10.9 | 98% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
10.8 | 97% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
10.5 | 94% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Muddy Water
27 DPS
|
9.4 | 84% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
9.3 | 84% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Sludge Wave
35 DPS
|
9.2 | 83% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Sludge
25 DPS
|
9 | 81% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Muddy Water
27 DPS
|
9 | 81% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
8.7 | 78% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Sludge Wave
35 DPS
|
8.7 | 78% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Sludge
25 DPS
|
8.6 | 77% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.9 | 62% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.7 | 51% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Swampert?
Swampert is doubly weak to Grass moves.
The best counter to Swampert is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, followed by Kartana, Mega Chesnaught and Shaymin (Sky Forme).
The top Swampert counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Sceptile | 100% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 97% | |
| Kartana | 92% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 87% | |
| Mega Chesnaught | 87% | |
| Kartana | 84% | |
| Shaymin (Sky Forme) | 83% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 83% | |
| Mega Chesnaught | 83% | |
| Mega Victreebel | 83% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
208 |
| Defense |
|
175 |
| Stamina |
|
225 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 189 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 81.9 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,274 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,699 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,549 |
|
Level 40 |
2,974 |
|
Level 50 |
3,362 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,124 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,761 |