Mega Swampert Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Swampert
Mega Swampert is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Ground typing. The best counter is Mega Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 44.615 DPS.
Mega Swampert can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Swampert is weak to Grass (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Poison-type moves as Mega Swampert resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Swampert is Mega Sceptile (44.615 DPS), Kartana (41.333 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (37.692 DPS).
Catching Mega Swampert: After defeating Mega Swampert, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2480 and 2577 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3086-3206 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Swampert from raids will have exactly 2577 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Swampert?
The best counter for Mega Swampert is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 44.615 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (41.333 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (37.692 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Swampert?
Mega Swampert can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Swampert weak to?
Mega Swampert is weak to Grass (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Swampert be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Swampert's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Swampert from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Swampert from raids will have 2577 CP at level 20, or 3206 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2480. If you see 2577 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Swampert worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Swampert is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Swampert?
For the best moveset for Mega Swampert itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Swampert stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Swampert without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Swampert can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (41.333 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (37.429 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Swampert in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Swampert is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.