Swalot
#317 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Swalot
The best moves for Swalot are Infestation and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
9dps
40.8dps
Defense
11.3dps
40.8dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Gulpin family. Swalot evolves from Gulpin which costs 50 Candy.
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Summary
Swalot is a Poison Pokémon which evolves from Gulpin. It is vulnerable to Ground and Psychic moves. Swalot's strongest moveset is Infestation & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 2,236.
About
"When Swalot spots prey, it spurts out a hideously toxic fluid from its pores and sprays the target. Once the prey has weakened, this Pokémon gulps it down whole with its cavernous mouth."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 4 | 8 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 11.3 |
| Infestation | 9 | 9 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Sludge | 50 | 30 |
| Ice Beam | 95 | 27.1 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 40.8 |
| Gunk Shot | 130 | 52 |
| Acid Spray | 20 | 8 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Infestation
9 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
21 | 100% |
|
Infestation
9 dps
|
Gunk Shot
52 dps
|
20.7 | 99% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
20.3 | 97% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
19.5 | 93% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Gunk Shot
52 dps
|
18.7 | 89% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Gunk Shot
52 dps
|
18.7 | 89% |
|
Infestation
9 dps
|
Sludge
30 dps
|
18.2 | 87% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Sludge
30 dps
|
17.3 | 83% |
|
Infestation
9 dps
|
Ice Beam
27.1 dps
|
17.3 | 82% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Sludge
30 dps
|
17.2 | 82% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Ice Beam
27.1 dps
|
16.9 | 81% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Ice Beam
27.1 dps
|
16.7 | 80% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Acid Spray
8 dps
|
11.3 | 54% |
|
Infestation
9 dps
|
Acid Spray
8 dps
|
9 | 43% |
|
Mud Shot
8 dps
|
Acid Spray
8 dps
|
8 | 38% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Swalot?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Swalot are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Landorus (Therian),
- Deoxys (Attack).
Swalot is a Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground and Psychic moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
140 |
| Defense |
|
159 |
| Stamina |
|
225 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 189 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 80 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
847 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,130 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,695 |
|
Level 40 |
1,978 |
|
Level 50 |
2,236 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,413 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,837 |