Shadow Swampert
Water/Ground-type, Generation 3. Ranked #22 among Water-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Water Gun Hydro Cannon 15.3 DPS
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 Shadow Swampert takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 608
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,699 CP
Shadow 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, Shadow Swampert runs Water Gun with Hydro Cannon — 15.3 DPS and 361 TDO as a Water-type attacker.
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 Shadow Swampert places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | #22 | B | 15.3 | 361 | Water Gun Hydro Cannon |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Swampert
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Swampert knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 75 | 2,570 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 75 | 2,783 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,662 | 1,741 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,068 | 2,166 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,662 | 1,741 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,257 | 1,317 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,662 | 1,741 |
Is Shadow Swampert good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #22 makes Shadow Swampert a useful Water-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Water bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Bulk-leaning spread (175 Defense / 225 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- 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 | 42 |
| Lv 2 | 131 |
| Lv 3 | 221 |
| Lv 4 | 311 |
| Lv 5 | 401 |
| Lv 6 | 490 |
| Lv 7 | 580 |
| Lv 8 | 670 |
| Lv 9 | 760 |
| Lv 10 | 850 |
| Lv 11 | 934 |
| Lv 12 | 1,019 |
| Lv 13 | 1,104 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,189 |
| Lv 15 | 1,274 |
| Lv 16 | 1,359 |
| Lv 17 | 1,444 |
| Lv 18 | 1,529 |
| Lv 19 | 1,614 |
| Lv 20 | 1,699 |
| Lv 21 | 1,784 |
| Lv 22 | 1,869 |
| Lv 23 | 1,954 |
| Lv 24 | 2,039 |
| Lv 25 | 2,124 |
| Lv 26 | 2,209 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,294 |
| Lv 28 | 2,379 |
| Lv 29 | 2,464 |
| Lv 30 | 2,549 |
| Lv 31 | 2,591 |
| Lv 32 | 2,634 |
| Lv 33 | 2,676 |
| Lv 34 | 2,719 |
| Lv 35 | 2,761 |
| Lv 36 | 2,804 |
| Lv 37 | 2,846 |
| Lv 38 | 2,889 |
| Lv 39 | 2,931 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,974 |
| Lv 41 | 3,011 |
| Lv 42 | 3,049 |
| Lv 43 | 3,088 |
| Lv 44 | 3,126 |
| Lv 45 | 3,165 |
| Lv 46 | 3,204 |
| Lv 47 | 3,243 |
| Lv 48 | 3,282 |
| Lv 49 | 3,322 |
| Lv 50 | 3,362 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0260
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 81.90 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0260_POKEMON_SWAMPERT_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Swampert in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swampert's best moveset is Water Gun (fast) with Hydro Cannon (charged), worth 15.3 DPS as a Water-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Swampert's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Swampert's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swampert reaches 3,362 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,974 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Swampert?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Swampert shows 1,699 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,124 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 Shadow Swampert in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Swampert spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Swampert be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.