Swampert Best Moveset
Water/Ground at 110 Attack and 100 HP with only Grass hitting super-effectively (4x). Held ItemLeftovers with NatureAdamant runs physical Water and Ground TermStab that covers Fire, Electric, Rock, Steel, and Poison. AbilityTorrent boosts Water damage at low HP. The moveset tanks hits from a defensive typing that resists or is immune to five types. Tera Ground or Tera Water removes the Grass 4x.
Water/Ground with only one weakness (Grass) in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Earthquake, Surf, Ice Beam coverage. Excellent typing plus 110 Attack. One of the best starters ever.
Best Moves
Best Build
Swampert best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Stealth Rock setter with incredible defensive typing in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Set rocks, took hits, fired back with Earthquake. A complete utility package.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Beam
- Waterfall
Recommended Teammates
Dropped as faster Water-types took over in Gen V (Black & White). 60 Speed held Swampert back against the generation's aggressive metagame.
Special Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Scald
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Mega Swampert with Swift Swim was terrifying in rain in Gen VI (X & Y). Base Swampert also stayed solid as a bulky Stealth Rock setter.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Punch
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Same formula in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Never flashy, but Water/Ground with one weakness and reliable hazard setting was always valuable.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Waterfall
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Flip Turn gave Swampert pivoting in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Set rocks, take a hit, Flip Turn out to a teammate. Even more utility than before.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Flip Turn
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
No Mega form and the metagame's power level outpaced base Swampert in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 60 Speed was a harder sell than ever.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Swampert Weakness
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 (100/110/110) 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 Swampert Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Swampert
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Clodsire builds →Earthquake13-16% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin7-8% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball26-31% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Heat builds →
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Evolution
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 635 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +80. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Swampert
No wild encounters for Swampert. The 3-stage chain runs through Mudkip, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
No wild encounters for Swampert in Legends: Z-A. Bring Mudkip over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Swampert in LZA
Step 1Obtain MudkipCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Coastal Biome, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER 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.
Step 2Evolve into Marshtomp
Step 3Swampert ✓
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 BDSP
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.
Swampert can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Mudkip from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Swampert in SwSh
Step 1Obtain MudkipBREEDINGAvailableLeave Marshtomp with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mudkip egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Fountainspring Cave · After National Dex obtained, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER 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 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 ✓
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Mud Fish Pokemon still yields 3 Attack EVs per fight on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The water within its body further strengthens its already enlarged muscles, using the same principles as a hydraulic pump.
Swampert Guide
Swampert already has 635 BST going for it, and Swift Swim pushes the competitive value even higher. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Yes. Mega Swampert is the evolved form, sitting at 735 BST. Big power spike over base Swampert (635). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Swampert's biggest threats include Breloom (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Breloom is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Swampert has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Swampert gets Swift Swim. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Swift Swim pairs with Swampert's base 110 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Swampert is a physical attacker with base 150 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Swampert appears in 16 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves