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 |
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 4x151-178%KO Solar Beam 4x166-195%KO Seed Bomb 4x102-120%KO Giga Drain 4x105-123%KO | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 4x157-185%KO Solar Beam 4x146-171%KO Energy Ball 4x110-130%KO Seed Bomb 4x125-147%KO | ||
 Jumpluff Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Jumpluff builds →Solar Beam 4x110-130%KO Seed Bomb 4x75-89% Giga Drain 4x70-82% Mega Drain 4x41-48% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Tropius builds →Leaf Storm 4x142-168%KO Solar Beam 4x134-158%KO Seed Bomb 4x87-103%KO Giga Drain 4x84-99% | ||
 Gogoat Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Gogoat builds →Solar Beam 4x169-199%KO Leaf Blade 4x131-154%KO Seed Bomb 4x117-137%KO Horn Leech 4x110-130%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves View Regieleki builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Glimmora builds →Power Gem15-17% | ||
| A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves View Regieleki builds →
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 Copperajah Steel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Copperajah builds →Knock Off16-19% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemDragalgite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Swampert View Dragalge builds →Draco Meteor52-61% Flip Turn8-10% Sludge Bomb18-21% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 57 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
Scarlet & Violet 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
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Earthquake
- Liquidation
- High Horsepower
Recommended Teammates
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 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
How to Get Swampert in Scarlet & Violet
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
Swampert Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Swampert works as a tank with 535 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Scarlet & Violet, 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