Shadow Swampert

Shadow Swampert is a Water- and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Swampert has a maximum CP of 3,362. It is weak to Grass-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Swampert is Water Gun and Hydro Cannon.

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 Attacker

#133

Water-type

Ground-type

Great League

Ultra League

Master League

Shadow Swampert Type Chart

Shadow Swampert takes increased damage from:

Grass256.0%

Shadow Swampert takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Fire62.5%

Poison62.5%

Rock62.5%

Steel62.5%

Shadow Swampert best moveset

Water Gun + Hydro Cannon

Water Gun

Hydro Cannon

The best Water-type moveset for Shadow Swampert is Water Gun and Hydro Cannon (16.84 DPS, 336.1 TDO). In raids, Shadow Swampert ranks #8 among Water-type attackers (A Tier).

Mud Shot + Earthquake

Mud Shot

Earthquake

The best Ground-type moveset for Shadow Swampert is Mud Shot and Earthquake (13.80 DPS, 275.4 TDO). In raids, Shadow Swampert ranks #23 among Ground-type attackers (B Tier).

14 of 14 matches

Data table

1.	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon	15.02	16.84	336.1
2.	Mud Shot	Hydro Cannon	14.98	16.79	335.2
3.	Water Gun	Surf	12.72	14.27	284.7
4.	Water Gun	Earthquake	12.58	14.12	281.7
5.	Mud Shot	Surf	12.39	13.91	277.5
6.	Mud Shot	Earthquake	12.30	13.80	275.4
7.	Water Gun	Muddy Water	11.01	12.36	246.7
8.	Mud Shot	Muddy Water	10.62	11.92	237.8

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Fast Attacks

Mud Shot460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 9

Effects
Mud Shot has no special effects.
See Mud Shot details page ↗
Water Gun550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

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

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	9

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Earthquake1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 120
Energy 65

Effects
Earthquake has no special effects.
See Earthquake details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Sludge50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Sludge has no special effects.
See Sludge details page ↗
Sludge Wave1051003.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 105
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 65

Effects
Sludge Wave has no special effects.
See Sludge Wave details page ↗
Surf60501.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Surf has no special effects.
See Surf details page ↗
Hydro Cannon *90502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 40

Effects
Hydro Cannon has no special effects.
See Hydro Cannon details page ↗
Muddy Water45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 35
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Muddy Water has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Muddy Water details page ↗

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.4s

Damage	120
Energy	65

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.4s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.8s

Damage	110
Energy	65

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 1.7s

Damage	80
Energy	40

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.7s

Damage	35
Energy	35

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Swampert can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Swampert can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Swampert CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Swampert maxes out at 3,362 CP. Raid catches are 1,561 to 1,699 CP, or 1,952 to 2,124 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,216 to 1,274 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	3362 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1216 CP - 1274 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1622 CP - 1699 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1561 CP - 1699 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1952 CP - 2124 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Swampert’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	42 CP	2	131 CP	3	221 CP
4	311 CP	5	401 CP	6	490 CP
7	580 CP	8	670 CP	9	760 CP
10	850 CP	11	934 CP	12	1019 CP
13	1104 CP	14	1189 CP	15	1274 CP
16	1359 CP	17	1444 CP	18	1529 CP
19	1614 CP	20	1699 CP	21	1784 CP
22	1869 CP	23	1954 CP	24	2039 CP
25	2124 CP	26	2209 CP	27	2294 CP
28	2379 CP	29	2464 CP	30	2549 CP
31	2591 CP	32	2634 CP	33	2676 CP
34	2719 CP	35	2761 CP	36	2804 CP
37	2846 CP	38	2889 CP	39	2931 CP
40	2974 CP	41	3011 CP	42	3049 CP
43	3088 CP	44	3126 CP	45	3165 CP
46	3204 CP	47	3243 CP	48	3282 CP
49	3322 CP	50	3362 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Swampert

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Swampert’s Water and Ground-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Swampert.

Water

Ground

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#260
Height	1.5 m
Weight	81.9 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	5%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	25 10000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Mudkip	25 Candy	Marshtomp
Marshtomp	100 Candy	Swampert
Swampert	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	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.

Shadow Swampert family

Shadow Swampert’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

How to purify Shadow Swampert

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Swampert from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Swampert

Shadow Swampert high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Swampert. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Swampert Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	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.
Sapphire	SWAMPERT 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.
Emerald	If 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, LeafGreen	Its 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 2	It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	Its arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces.
X	Its arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces.
Y	It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
Omega Ruby	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.
Alpha Sapphire	Swampert 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 the best moves for Shadow Swampert in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Swampert’s best moves are Water Gun and Hydro Cannon, for 16.84 DPS and 336.1 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Swampert’s strengths and weaknesses?

Water and Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel-type moves.

How does Shadow Swampert perform in Raids?

Shadow Swampert ranks #8 among Water-type attackers (A Tier).

Shadow Swampert ranks #23 among Ground-type attackers (B Tier).

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

Shadow Swampert tops out at 2,974 CP at Level 40 and 3,362 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.

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 Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

Shadow Swampert Stats and Max CP

Shadow Swampert's Tier Ranking

Shadow Swampert Type Chart

Shadow Swampert takes increased damage from:

Shadow Swampert takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

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Water

Ground

Evolution Chart

Shadow Swampert family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Swampert

Shadow Swampert high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Swampert’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Swampert perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Swampert be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Swampert Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swampert?

Overview and stats

Shadow Swampert Stats and Max CP

Shadow Swampert's Tier Ranking

Shadow Swampert Type Chart

Shadow Swampert takes increased damage from:

Shadow Swampert takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

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Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

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Super effective against

Resisted by

Water

Ground

Evolution Chart

Shadow Swampert family

Regular and Shiny Shadow Swampert

Shadow Swampert high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Swampert’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Swampert perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Swampert be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Swampert Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Swampert?