Stats & Training
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 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 (100/90/90) 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 |
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Grass deals 4x damage to SwampertView Rillaboom → | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Grass deals 4x damage to SwampertView Venusaur → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Dragalge's Draco Meteor hits Swampert for 52-61%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Glimmora builds →Power Gem15-17% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemDragalgite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Dragalge builds →Draco Meteor52-61% Flip Turn8-10% Sludge Bomb18-21% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
The three-stage chain from Mudkip through Marshtomp ends here at Swampert. Want more? Breed for Mudkip eggs. A decent partner pool 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
Legends: Z-A Swampert Best Moveset
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
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Swampert in Legends: Z-A
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 Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Swampert works as a tank with 535 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Swampert does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Swampert hits 635 BST.
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.
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.
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 6ORASMega
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