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    Swampert

    Official artwork of SwampertWater Ground
    • rain
    • sunny
    Swampert is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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    Swampert is a Water and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water and Ground-type Pokémon, Swampert is especially weak against Grass-type moves.

    Swampert's maximum Combat Power stat is 3362 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Water Gun and Hydro Cannon. Swampert encounters are boosted during Rain and Sunny weather. Shiny Swampert is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP3362 CP
    Attack208 ATK
    Defense175 DEF
    Stamina225 HP
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Swampert Type Chart

    Swampert takes increased damage from:Swampert takes increased damage from:
    +156.0%
    • Grass
    Swampert takes reduced damage from:Swampert takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Electric
    • Fire
    • Poison
    • Rock
    • Steel

    Swampert's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerD TierExternal Link#222
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderB TierExternal Link
    Water Water-type Attacker
    Water Gun / Hydro Cannon    		A+ TierExternal Link#15
    Ground Ground-type Attacker
    Mud Shot / Earthquake    		C TierExternal Link#47

    Swampert's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Swampert's best moveset is Water Gun and Hydro Cannon, with 14.79 DPS (damage per second) and 277.1 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Swampert Hydro Cannon.
    • DPS14.79
    • TDO277.08
    • Weather
      • rain
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.WaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *14.79277.127.8
        2.GroundMud Shot WaterHydro Cannon *14.74276.327.8
        3.WaterWater Gun WaterSurf 12.55235.123.6
        4.WaterWater Gun GroundEarthquake 12.37231.823.3
        5.GroundMud Shot WaterSurf 12.23229.223.0
        6.GroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake 12.09226.622.8
        7.WaterWater Gun WaterMuddy Water 10.87203.720.5
        8.GroundMud Shot WaterMuddy Water 10.48196.419.7
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        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Swampert's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Swampert's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Swampert has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • GroundMud ShotDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage4
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy8

          Effects
          Mud Shot has no special effects.
          See Mud Shot details page ↗
        • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy5
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy3

          Effects
          Water Gun has no special effects.
          See Water Gun details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • PoisonSludgeDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Sludge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.1s - 1.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy40

          Effects
          Sludge has no special effects.
          See Sludge details page ↗
        • GroundEarthquakeDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Earthquake has no special effects.
          See Earthquake details page ↗
        • PoisonSludge WaveDamage105Energy100Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage105
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window1.8s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Sludge Wave has no special effects.
          See Sludge Wave details page ↗
        • WaterSurfDamage60Energy50Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Surf
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage75
          Energy45

          Effects
          Surf has no special effects.
          See Surf details page ↗
        • WaterHydro Cannon *Damage90Energy50Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Hydro Cannon
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window0.6s - 1.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy40

          Effects
          Hydro Cannon has no special effects.
          See Hydro Cannon details page ↗
        • WaterMuddy WaterDamage45Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Muddy Water
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage45
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage35
          Energy35

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Muddy Water has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Muddy Water details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Swampert's has 3362 max CP (at Level 50). A Swampert obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1622 CP to 1699 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2027 CP to 2124 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Swampert can be found in the 1216 CP to 1274 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3362 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1216 CP - 1274 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1622 CP - 1699 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1622 CP - 1699 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        2027 CP - 2124 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Swampert Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        142 CP2131 CP3221 CP
        4311 CP5401 CP6490 CP
        7580 CP8670 CP9760 CP
        10850 CP11934 CP121019 CP
        131104 CP141189 CP151274 CP
        161359 CP171444 CP181529 CP
        191614 CP201699 CP211784 CP
        221869 CP231954 CP242039 CP
        252124 CP262209 CP272294 CP
        282379 CP292464 CP302549 CP
        312591 CP322634 CP332676 CP
        342719 CP352761 CP362804 CP
        372846 CP382889 CP392931 CP
        402974 CP413011 CP423049 CP
        433088 CP443126 CP453165 CP
        463204 CP473243 CP483282 CP
        493322 CP503362 CP

        Swampert evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of MudkipMudkip
        • 25 Candy25 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of MarshtompMarshtomp
        Thumbnail image of MarshtompMarshtomp
        • 100 Candy100 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of SwampertSwampert
        Thumbnail image of SwampertSwampert
        • 200 / 40 Mega Energy200 / 40 Mega Energy
        		Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega Swampert
        • Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp which costs 25 Candy.
        • Marshtomp evolves into Swampert which costs 100 Candy.
        • Swampert can Mega evolve into Mega Swampert. Evolving Mega Swampert costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

        Swampert family

        A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Swampert in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

        Official artwork of MudkipMudkip
        Official artwork of MarshtompMarshtomp
        Official artwork of SwampertSwampert
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega SwampertMega Swampert
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MudkipShadow Mudkip
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MarshtompShadow Marshtomp
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow SwampertShadow Swampert

        Swampert in the meta

        Swampert in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        Swampert is one of the most prized catches in Pokémon GO due to its incredible versatility. Despite not having the highest stats, access to Hydro Cannon, decent bulk, and its Water/Ground typing give Swampert widespread application in battles. 🤩

        Even though it's surpassed by some other Water-types, it's always nice to have Swampert in your Raid party. It performs great as both a Water-type and Ground-type attacker. ✌️

        ⚔️ Raids

        Swampert performs best with Hydro Cannon and Earthquake as Charged Attacks, and a single Fast TM lets you switch between Mud Shot and Water Gun.

        This makes Swampert a fantastic counter to Fire- and Rock-type Raid Bosses, as both types are weak to Water and Ground. 🙂

        Swampert also has an extremely powerful Mega Evolution, which is obviously a better attacker, but base Swampert is still a top-tier choice.

        Overall, Swampert will remain an amazing part of Pokémon GO for years to come. 👑

        🛡️ Gyms

        Swampert has decent bulk, and its Water/Ground typing gives it a double weakness to Grass-type moves.

        So unless the Gym attacker has Grass-type moves, Swampert is a solid Gym defender. 😁

        💎 Swampert's best moveset for PvE is:
        ➡ Water Gun, Hydro Cannon, and Earthquake.

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        Swampert is one of the few Pokémon that hold the privilege of being viable in all three PvP Leagues. It excels in both offense and bulk, has an exceptional moveset, and a fantastic typing to boot. 🙂

        Aside from being able to beat many powerful threats, it puts immense shield pressure on a large section of the meta. Even those lucky few Pokémon that resist Swampert’s attacks still lose a chunk of HP due to how frequently a Mud Shot Swampert can use Hydro Cannon.

        Unless you have Swampert locked in against a Grass-type, it is always a challenge to deal with it. A must-have PvP Pokémon! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

        🔵 Great League

        Swampert is a massive threat in the Great League, as it blasts through almost any Pokémon in this format.

        With Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon, it has always been stellar, but with Sludge now in the mix, it not only has a great shield-baiting tool but also threatens Azumarill and Grass-types.

        You can always count on Swampert to make an impact in the Great League! 🙌

        🟡 Ultra League

        The energy nerf to Mud Shot hurt Swampert, making it tougher to use Earthquake conveniently to eliminate Steel-types like before. It still gets the job done but is not as consistent. 😅

        That’s not all—Feraligatr has shaken up PvP and is now a better Water-type pick in many situations. The croc also threatens Giratina Altered, something Swampert cannot do. 🥲

        🟣 Master League

        Swampert is worth running in the Master League, as it gives Steel-type titans a difficult time and also stands up to Ho-Oh.

        Hydro Cannon and Sludge is a fantastic combo to pressure Fairy-types. 😎

        These qualities make Swampert a viable Master League Pokémon, despite its lower stats, but note that fellow Water starter Primarina ultimately offers more utility and dominance.

        💎 Swampert's best moveset for PvP is:
        ➡ Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, and Sludge.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Swampert

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Swampert's Water and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Swampert.

        Water Water

        Ground Ground

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Swampert in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                  Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                  Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                  Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Swampert, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Pokédex information

                  Hoenn
                  Pokédex Number#260
                  Height1.5 m
                  Weight81.9 kg
                  RegionGeneration 3
                  Can be tradedAllowed
                  Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                  Base Catch Rate20%
                  Base Flee Rate0%
                  Catch rewards
                  Candy10
                  Stardust500
                  Additional Move Cost
                  Candy25
                  Stardust10000
                  Mega Energy reward
                  For walking as a Buddy
                  Candy15 Mega Energy

                  Size information

                  XXSXSMXLXXL
                  Swampert scaled to 0.6823529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Swampert scaled to 0.6911764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Swampert scaled to 1.1323529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSwampert scaled to 1.5735294117647058x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Swampert scaled to 1.6176470588235297x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                  0.74 m0.75 m1.5 m2.25 m2.33 m

                  Swampert's height ranges from 0.74 m to 2.33 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

                  Size bounds

                  This table shows the size bounds of Swampert in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                  SizeLower boundUpper bound
                  XXS0.735 m0.75 m
                  2′05″2′06″
                  XS0.75 m1.5 m
                  2′06″4′11″
                  M1.125 m1.875 m
                  3′08″6′02″
                  XL1.875 m2.25 m
                  6′02″7′05″
                  XXL2.25 m2.325 m
                  7′05″7′08″

                  Encounter data

                  Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
                  Movement Timer11s
                  Jump Time2s
                  Attack Probability20.0%
                  Attack Timer20s
                  Dodge Probability15.0%
                  Dodge Duration0.0s
                  Dodge Distance1
                  Min Action Frequency1s
                  Max Action Frequency2s

                  Swampert Pokédex entries

                  Hoenn
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  RubySWAMPERT 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.
                  SapphireSWAMPERT predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself.
                  EmeraldIf it senses the approach of a storm and a tidal wave, it protects its seaside nest by piling up boulders. It swims as fast as a jet ski.
                  FireRed, LeafGreenIts arms are rock-hard. With one swing, they can batter down its foe. It makes its nest on beautiful beaches.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
                  HeartGold, SoulSilverIts arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces.
                  XIts arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces.
                  YIt can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
                  Omega RubySwampert 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.
                  Alpha SapphireSwampert predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself.

                  Sprites

                  Photobomb

                  Regular and Shiny Swampert

                  Swampert high resolution sprites

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Swampert. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  SwampertSwampertSwampertSwampert

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Swampert’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  As a Water and Ground-type Pokémon, Swampert is especially weak against Grass-type moves.

                  What are the best moves for Swampert in Pokémon GO?

                  The best moves for Swampert in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Hydro Cannon. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.788 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 277.077.

                  How does Swampert perform in Raids?

                  Swampert struggles to perform in Raids.

                  How does Swampert rank as a Water-type attacker?

                  Swampert is an A+ Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #15 and performing very well in most scenarios and a great choice for trainers.

                  How does Swampert rank as a Ground-type attacker?

                  Swampert is a C-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #47. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Swampert?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Swampert: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

                  What is Swampert’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                  Swampert’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2974 CP and 3362 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Swampert be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Swampert can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                  Can Swampert Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Swampert cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.