Mega Swampert
Water/Ground-type, Generation 3. Ranked #3 among Water-type raid attackers (Tier S). #44 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Water Gun Hydro Cannon 27.3 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 — 27.3 DPS and 644 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.
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 | #3 | S | 27.3 | 644 | Water Gun Hydro Cannon |
| Ground | #13 | B | 24.2 | 570 | 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
- Status
- Mega Swampert is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mega Swampert
Use Mega Swampert against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
Mega Swampert in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Swampert in Mega Raids | 19 Aug 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
Is Mega Swampert good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Swampert is a Tier S Water-type raid attacker, ranked #3 at 27.3 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. As a Mega it also boosts the damage of every other attacker in the raid while it is on the field.
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 with Hydro Cannon, worth 27.3 DPS as a Water-type raid attacker. Hydro Cannon is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
In Master League the set changes to Mud Shot with Earthquake.
What are Mega Swampert's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Swampert takes super effective damage from Grass. Grass is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel.
What is Mega Swampert's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Swampert reaches 4,975 CP at level 50 and 4,401 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is only while the Mega Evolution lasts; afterwards it drops back to Swampert's 3,362 CP.
Is Mega Swampert good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Swampert ranks #44 in Master League (Tier D, 55.68% simulated win rate).
Master League has no CP cap that Mega Swampert reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.
How do you get Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO?
Mega Swampert is not caught: you Mega Evolve a regular Swampert for 200 Mega Energy the first time, and it reverts after 8 hours. Mega Energy comes from Mega Swampert raids, and once you have evolved it once, from walking Swampert as a buddy (15 per km).