Swampert
Water/Ground-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Mega Swampert for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Water Gun Hydro Cannon
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 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
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,699 CP
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
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.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Swampert is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Swampert
Use Swampert against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Swampert
- Evolve from
- Marshtomp · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Swampert knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 Swampert good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Swampert has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- 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.
- Shadow Swampert deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 81.90 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0260_POKEMON_SWAMPERT
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Swampert in Pokemon GO?
Swampert's best moveset is Water Gun (fast) with Hydro Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Swampert's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
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 Swampert's max CP in Pokemon GO?
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 Swampert?
A perfect 15/15/15 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.
Is Shadow Swampert better than regular Swampert?
Shadow Swampert deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Swampert in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Marshtomp (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Swampert be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny 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.