Mega Swampert
Water/Ground-type, Generation 3. Ranked #6 among Water-type raid attackers (Tier A). #44 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Water Gun Hydro Cannon 18.0 DPS
- Master League
- Mud Shot Earthquake 55.68% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move. Hydro Cannon costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Swampert takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 726
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,514 CP
Mega Swampert moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Muddy Water STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Sludge | Poison | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | 105 | 100 | 3.0s | 35 | 1.05 |
| Surf STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Hydro Cannon Best STAB Elite | Water | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Muddy Water | Water | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Sludge | Poison | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Hydro Cannon | Water | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Swampert runs Water Gun with Hydro Cannon — 18.0 DPS and 425 TDO as a Water-type attacker. It also covers the Ground slot with Mud Shot and Earthquake.
In Master League it runs Mud Shot and Earthquake. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Water Gun (10 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Mega Swampert places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | #6 | A | 18.0 | 425 | Water Gun Hydro Cannon |
| Ground | #19 | C | 15.5 | 366 | Mud Shot Earthquake |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #44 | D | 55.68% | Mud Shot Earthquake | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Swampert raid guide
Best counters against Mega Swampert
Use Mega Swampert against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Swampert
- Evolve from
- Swampert · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 114 | 3,804 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 114 | 4,118 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,480 | 2,577 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 3,086 | 3,206 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,480 | 2,577 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,876 | 1,949 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,480 | 2,577 |
Is Mega Swampert good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Swampert is a Tier A Water-type attacker at rank #6, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (283), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 62 |
| Lv 2 | 195 |
| Lv 3 | 327 |
| Lv 4 | 460 |
| Lv 5 | 593 |
| Lv 6 | 726 |
| Lv 7 | 859 |
| Lv 8 | 992 |
| Lv 9 | 1,125 |
| Lv 10 | 1,257 |
| Lv 11 | 1,383 |
| Lv 12 | 1,509 |
| Lv 13 | 1,635 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,760 |
| Lv 15 | 1,886 |
| Lv 16 | 2,012 |
| Lv 17 | 2,137 |
| Lv 18 | 2,263 |
| Lv 19 | 2,389 |
| Lv 20 | 2,514 |
| Lv 21 | 2,640 |
| Lv 22 | 2,766 |
| Lv 23 | 2,892 |
| Lv 24 | 3,018 |
| Lv 25 | 3,143 |
| Lv 26 | 3,269 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,395 |
| Lv 28 | 3,521 |
| Lv 29 | 3,647 |
| Lv 30 | 3,772 |
| Lv 31 | 3,835 |
| Lv 32 | 3,898 |
| Lv 33 | 3,961 |
| Lv 34 | 4,024 |
| Lv 35 | 4,087 |
| Lv 36 | 4,149 |
| Lv 37 | 4,212 |
| Lv 38 | 4,275 |
| Lv 39 | 4,338 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,401 |
| Lv 41 | 4,457 |
| Lv 42 | 4,513 |
| Lv 43 | 4,569 |
| Lv 44 | 4,626 |
| Lv 45 | 4,684 |
| Lv 46 | 4,741 |
| Lv 47 | 4,799 |
| Lv 48 | 4,858 |
| Lv 49 | 4,916 |
| Lv 50 | 4,975 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0260
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 81.90 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0260_POKEMON_SWAMPERT_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO?
Mega Swampert's best moveset is Water Gun (fast) with Hydro Cannon (charged), worth 18.0 DPS as a Water-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Mud Shot and Earthquake instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Mega Swampert's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Swampert takes super effective damage from Grass-type moves. It is double weak to Grass (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mega Swampert's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Swampert reaches 4,975 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,401 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Mega Swampert good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Swampert is ranked #44 (Tier D) in Master League with a 55.68% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Mega Swampert bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Swampert?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Swampert shows 2,514 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 3,143 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Swampert ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Swampert be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Swampert depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.