Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Swampert

Swampert

Mud Fish Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Swampert is a Water and Ground Type Mud Fish Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Swampert can be found with Torrent as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 3 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 535 combined Base Stats.

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Swampert Stats & Abilities
Swampert Evolutions
Swampert Locations
Swampert Weakness
Swampert Best Moves
Swampert Level Up Moves
Swampert TM Moves
Swampert Tutor Moves
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Swampert Stats and Abilities

Based on Swampert Base IVs we consider this pokemon A-Tier choice. Swampert Highest IV Stat is Attack 110 and the Lowest being Speed 60.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	100	310	404
B	Attack	110	202	350
E	Defense	90	166	306
D	Special Attack	85	157	295
E	Special Defense	90	166	306
E	Speed	60	112	240
A	Total	535


Swampert	Detail
Best Held Items	Earth Plate Iron Ball Lustrous Orb Mystic Water Sea Incense Soft Sand Splash Plate Wave Incense
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	3 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Monster, Water 1
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Torrent Ability 1	Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Damp Hidden Ability	Damp prevents all Pokémon on the field from using the moves Selfdestruct and Explosion. It also prevents damage (to the Damp Pokémon only) from the ability Aftermath.

How To Evolve Swampert in BDSP

Mudkip requires (Level 16) to evolve into Marshtomp and then (Level 36) to evolve into Swampert.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Mudkip	Level 16 →	Marshtomp	Level 36 →	Swampert

Where To Find Swampert in BDSP

Swampert has 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Mudkip, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Still-Water Cavern	National	Mudkip Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Mudkip Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave	National	Mudkip Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Swampert Weakness

Swampert is a Water and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Swampert to take More Damage from Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Swampert Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Grass
2.0x More Damage
0.5x Less Damage	Steel Fire Poison Rock
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Swampert Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Celebi
A	Tangrowth
A	Exeggutor
A	Sceptile
B	Venusaur

What pokemon is Swampert Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Tyranitar
S	Metagross
S	Heatran

Best Moves Swampert in BDSP

Best Moveset for Swampert Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
63	Hydro Pump	Special	165	80	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
1	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
1	Hammer Arm	Physical	100	90	10	Lowers user's Speed.
42	Muddy Water	Special	135	85	10	May lower opponent's Accuracy.

Best Moveset for Swampert TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Swampert Lv Up Moves

Swampert TM Moves

Swampert Tutor Moves

Swampert Level Up Moves

List of Moves Swampert can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Mud Shot	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Speed.
1	Hammer Arm	Power: 100 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Lowers user's Speed.
1	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
1	Surf	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
1	Water Gun	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special
1	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
9	Rock Throw	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical
12	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
15	Supersonic	Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 20 Status Confuses opponent.
20	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
25	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
30	Take Down	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
35	Amnesia	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
42	Muddy Water	Power: 135 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Accuracy.
49	Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
56	Endeavor	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
63	Hydro Pump	Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Swampert TM Moves

List of Moves Swampert can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM07	Hail	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM08	Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM49	Scald	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM72	Avalanche	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM95	Surf	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM99	Waterfall	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.

Swampert Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Swampert can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Hydro Cannon	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

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