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
| Infestation | 9.1 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Defense
| Rock Smash | 11.5 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Gulpin family. Swalot evolves from Gulpin which costs 50 Candy.
Swalot Raid Guide
Swalot has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Swalot, which has the following appearance:
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 1,978.
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."
Base stats
| Attack | 140 | |
| Defense | 159 | |
| Stamina | 225 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
847 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,130 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,695 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,978 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,413 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,837 View IV chart » |
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 |
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
| Infestation | 9.1 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Defense
| Rock Smash | 11.5 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | 15 | 7.7 | 11.5 |
| Infestation | 10 | 12.7 | 9.1 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Beam | 90 | -15.2 | 27.3 |
| Sludge Bomb | 80 | -21.7 | 41.7 |
| Gunk Shot | 130 | -32.3 | 50.3 |
| Acid Spray | 20 | -16.7 | 8 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Swalot?
Swalot is a Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground and Psychic moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Swalot are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Deoxys (Attack),
- Calyrex (Ice Rider).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Zap Cannon | 85% |
| Calyrex (Ice Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Swalot
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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