Free switch-ins on Electric moves make Swampert useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 1 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. Part of the Gen 3 roster.
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.
Swampert Weakness
GoodSwampert is weak to Grass-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Swampert Moveset
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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 DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-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. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
Swampert appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Swampert appears in 16 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A