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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 63 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Bite, Counter and 9 more.
Swampert's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Torrent helps it stick around, and max HP and Defense EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Best Swampert Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Beam
- Waterfall
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Swampert isn't available in the wild in Platinum. Start by transferring Mudkip from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Mudkip to Swampert is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Swampert in Platinum
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