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.
Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water.
Swampert predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior's Leaf Storm also KOs at 151-178%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave11-13% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 4x151-178%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb24-28% Giga Drain 4x159-187%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 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 75 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Avalanche, Barrier and 14 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Swampert Best Moveset
Swampert doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Earthquake and double STAB keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Swampert best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Punch
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Wide Guard
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Swampert gets Ancient Power and Avalanche exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Swampert in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Can't catch Swampert directly. Start with Mudkip at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Mudkip to Swampert is where the leveling time goes.
Swampert Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Swampert works as a tank with 535 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, yes. Mega Swampert is the evolved form, sitting at 635 BST. Big power spike over base Swampert (535). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
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 mixed attacker with base 110 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. 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