Nothing fancy in Swampert's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
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. Swampert's overall bulk (100/90/90) 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 |
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Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves View Regieleki builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Glimmora builds →Power Gem15-17% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves View Regieleki builds →
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 Copperajah Steel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Copperajah builds →Knock Off16-19% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemDragalgite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Dragalge builds →Draco Meteor52-61% Flip Turn8-10% Sludge Bomb18-21% | ||
The three-stage chain from Mudkip through Marshtomp ends here at Swampert. Want more? Breed for Mudkip eggs. Plenty of partners available via two egg groups. The evolution from Mudkip pushed Swampert to 535 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Swampert to get Mudkip eggs easily using 81 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
Swampert keeps momentum with Flip Turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, max HP and Attack EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Swampert best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Earthquake
- Liquidation
- High Horsepower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Liquidation
- Ice Punch
- Knock Off
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
Pivot Moveset
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Earthquake
- Liquidation
- High Horsepower
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Liquidation
- Ice Punch
- Knock Off
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
- Toxic
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Flip Turn
- Toxic
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Waterfall
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Flip Turn
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Waterfall
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Swampert's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump, but Normal and Rock and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Most of 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.
Egg moves make a real difference. Swampert gets Ancient Power and Bite exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump.
Most of Swampert's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Pump and Earthquake, but Fighting and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Swampert can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Mudkip from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Swampert in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Swampert in Legends: Z-A. Bring Mudkip over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Swampert in Legends: Z-A
Swampert doesn't appear wild. Catch Mudkip instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 36 to get Swampert. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Swampert in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Swampert starts with Mudkip at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MudkipFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Marshtomp
Step 3Swampert ✓
Swampert can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Mudkip from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Swampert in Sword & Shield
Swampert works as a tank with 535 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 110 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Torrent is the go-to ability for Swampert. It strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Damp can work in specific setups.
Swampert is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
The core moveset is Earthquake, Flip Turn, Stealth Rock, and Knock Off. Earthquake leads at 23% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Swampert appears in 16 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves