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Shadow Swampert

Shadow Swampert (Shadow)Water Ground
  • rain
  • sunny
Shadow Swampert is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Swampert is a Water and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,974 CP and is weak to Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Hydro Cannon. It is boosted by Rain and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Swampert Stats and Max CP

208 ATK
175 DEF
225 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3362 CP
Lvl 40
2974 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2124 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1699 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1274 CP

Shadow Swampert's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#133
WaterWater-type
#8
GroundGround-type
#23
Great LeagueGreat League
#82
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#89
Master LeagueMaster League
#120

Shadow Swampert Type Chart

Shadow Swampert takes increased damage from:Shadow Swampert takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass256.0%

Shadow Swampert takes reduced damage from:Shadow Swampert takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FireFire62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Shadow Swampert best moveset

Moves

Water Gun + Hydro Cannon

Water
WaterWater Gun
WaterHydro Cannon
Shadow Swampert's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Hydro Cannon, with 16.84 DPS and 336.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Swampert ranks #8 (A Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.

Mud Shot + Earthquake

Ground
GroundMud Shot
GroundEarthquake
Shadow Swampert's best Ground-type moveset is Mud Shot / Earthquake, with 13.80 DPS and 275.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Swampert ranks #23 (B Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWater GunWaterHydro Cannon15.0216.84336.1
2.GroundMud ShotWaterHydro Cannon14.9816.79335.2
3.WaterWater GunWaterSurf12.7214.27284.7
4.WaterWater GunGroundEarthquake12.5814.12281.7
5.GroundMud ShotWaterSurf12.3913.91277.5
6.GroundMud ShotGroundEarthquake12.3013.80275.4
7.WaterWater GunWaterMuddy Water11.0112.36246.7
8.GroundMud ShotWaterMuddy Water10.6211.92237.8
1–8 of 14

Fast Attacks

  • GroundMud Shot460.5s
    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
    Damage3
    Energy9

    Effects
    Mud Shot has no special effects.
    See Mud Shot details page ↗
  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    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 Attacks

  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    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
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge50332.0s
    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 ↗
  • PoisonSludge Wave1051003.0s
    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 ↗
  • WaterSurf60501.5s
    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 *90502.0s
    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 Water45332.0s
    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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

Shadow Swampert CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Swampert reaches a maximum of 2,974 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,561–1,699 CP, rising to 1,952–2,124 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,216–1,274 CP.

Max CPMax CP2974 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 catchRaids1561 CP - 1699 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1952 CP - 2124 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

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

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#260
Height1.5 m
Weight81.9 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate5%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MudkipMudkip
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
MarshtompMarshtomp
MarshtompMarshtomp
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
SwampertSwampert
SwampertSwampert
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Swampert (Mega)Mega Swampert
  • Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp which costs 25 Candy.
  • Marshtomp evolves into Swampert which costs 100 Candy.
  • Swampert can transform into Mega Swampert through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Swampert
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Swampert

Photobomb

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

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Swampert Candy360 Shadow Swampert Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Swampert Candy12 Shadow Swampert Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Swampert Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Swampert Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Swampert Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Swampert Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Swampert Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Swampert Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Swampert Candy-

Shadow Swampert Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Swampert from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Swampert in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Swampert family

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

MudkipMudkip
MarshtompMarshtomp
SwampertSwampert
Mega Swampert (Mega)Mega Swampert
Shadow Mudkip (Shadow)Shadow Mudkip
Shadow Marshtomp (Shadow)Shadow Marshtomp
Shadow Swampert (Shadow)Shadow Swampert

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Swampert

Shadow Swampert high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Shadow Swampert Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Swampert’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Swampert in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Swampert in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Hydro Cannon. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.84 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 336.077.

How does Shadow Swampert perform in Raids?

Shadow Swampert is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Swampert rank as a Water-type attacker?

Shadow Swampert is a solid A-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #8. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Shadow Swampert rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Shadow Swampert is a B-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #23 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swampert?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swampert: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

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

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

Can Shadow Swampert be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Swampert can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Swampert Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Swampert cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.