Mega Swampert
#260 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Mega Swampert
The best moves for Mega 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 temporarily evolves into Mega Swampert.
- Evolving Mega Swampert costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Mudkip for 22 Candy, Marshtomp for 90 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Swampert:
Game images
Mega Swampert, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Mega Swampert is a Water & Ground Pokémon. It is weak to Grass moves. Swampert's best moveset is Water Gun & Hydro Cannon and it has a Max CP of 4,975.
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 |
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
|
16.5 | 113% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Hydro Cannon
Elite TM
54 DPS
|
16.5 | 113% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Earthquake
48 DPS
|
14.6 | 100% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Earthquake
48 DPS
|
14.3 | 98% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
14.1 | 97% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Surf
48 DPS
|
13.8 | 94% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Muddy Water
27 DPS
|
12.3 | 84% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
12.1 | 83% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Sludge Wave
35 DPS
|
12.1 | 83% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Sludge
25 DPS
|
11.8 | 81% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Muddy Water
27 DPS
|
11.8 | 80% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Sludge Wave
35 DPS
|
11.4 | 78% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
11.4 | 78% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 DPS
|
Sludge
25 DPS
|
11.2 | 77% |
Counters & Raids
Top Mega Swampert counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Mega Swampert Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.89
- 2 0.91
- 3 0.91
- 4 0.93
- 5 0.93
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
283 |
| Defense |
|
218 |
| Stamina |
|
225 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 189 |
| Level 50 | 201 |
Average size
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 102 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,886 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,514 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,772 |
|
Level 40 |
4,401 |
|
Level 50 |
4,975 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 3,143 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 4,087 |