Mega Swampert vs Swampert
Water
GroundTypeSameWaterGround- 100HP=100
- 110Attack+40150
- 90Defense+20110
- 85Sp. Atk+1095
- 90Sp. Def+20110
- 60Speed+1070
- 535Total+100635
- TorrentAbilitySwift Swim
- DampHidden
How to get the Swampertite
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireGiftRoute 120If the player's first partner Pokémon was Mudkip
From Steven after battling Kecleon, if the player's first partner Pokémon was Mudkip
Omega RubyBuyRoute 114After defeating or catching Groudon, if you did not start with Mudkip
Sold by the stone salesman on Route 114 after you defeat or catch Groudon, if you did not start with Mudkip
Alpha SapphireBuyRoute 114After defeating or catching Kyogre, if you did not start with Mudkip
Sold by the stone salesman on Route 114 after you defeat or catch Kyogre, if you did not start with Mudkip
- Sun, MoonGiftMystery Gift code distribution in 2017, now ended; no in-game way to get it in this game
- Ultra Sun, Ultra MoonBuyBattle Tree64 BPAfter becoming Champion
- Legends: Z-AGiftReward for reaching the required rank in a season of Z-A Battle Club Ranked Battles
Mega Swampert Moves
Moves List
Most of Mega Swampert's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump, but Dark and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Mega Swampert learns Hammer Arm and Muddy Water naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 9 types extends the reach beyond that.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Mega Swampert learns Hammer Arm and Muddy Water naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 7 types extends the reach beyond that.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Most of Mega Swampert's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump, but Fighting and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Mega Swampert Weakness
Mega Swampert is weak to Grass. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. The Water/Ground typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Mega Swampert's overall bulk (100/110/110) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Mega Swampert Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Mega Swampert
Venusaur can KO Mega Swampert with Giga Drain (123-145%).
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Mega Swampert View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 4x123-145%KO Sludge Bomb18-21% | ||
Evolution
The three-stage chain from Mudkip through Marshtomp ends here at Swampert. The evolution from Mudkip pushed Swampert to 535 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +50. In battle, Swampert holding Swampertite Mega Evolves into Mega Swampert. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Mega Swampert
A shiny Swampert becomes a shiny Mega Swampert when it Mega Evolves, so these are the routes to Shiny Swampert.
Shiny Swampert can be hunted across 16 games. The strongest verified route is 1/100 via Dynamax Adventure (Max Lair) in Sword & Shield.
Normal
ShinyShiny Swampert Evolution
4 Forms
Shiny Swampert Odds & Hunting Methods
16 of 16 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Mega Swampert
Swampert starts showing up in late-game routes across 3 encounter spots. The list below lets you pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Swampert in Legends: Z-A
Mudkip is your first catch on the way to Swampert. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-56 across 9 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Catch or Evolve MarshtompHyperspace Lumiose - Water 3-StarLv.23-25GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Water 4-StarLv.36-38GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Ground 4-StarLv.36-38GrassLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Mudkip (Step 1)
Step 3Swampert ✓Hyperspace Lumiose - Water 4-StarLv.41-43GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Ground 4-StarLv.41-43GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Water 5-StarLv.54-56GrassLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Marshtomp (Step 2)
Swampert isn't found in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Its line starts at Mudkip, but the first stage found here is Marshtomp, so catch that and evolve it into Swampert.
How to Obtain Swampert in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Swampert in Sun & Moon. Bring Mudkip over from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and evolve it into Swampert, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Swampert in Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain MudkipLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Fountainspring Cave · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Coastal Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Marshtomp
Step 3Swampert ✓
Can't catch Swampert directly. Start with Mudkip as a gift from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Mudkip to Swampert is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Swampert in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 2Evolve into Marshtomp
Step 3Swampert ✓
Base Stats
Mega Swampert has 635 base stats in total. Attack leads at 150, and Speed is lowest at 70.
The water within its body further strengthens its already enlarged muscles, using the same principles as a hydraulic pump.
Mega Swampert Event Distributions
Swampert has been a repeat Mystery Gift giveaway, appearing in event after event.
These distributions give Swampert. Mega Swampert appears only in battle, through Mega Evolution with the Swampertite.
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Mar 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Game Availability
Mega Swampert first appeared in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and is in 4 games: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Legends: Z-A.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASDebut
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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