Mega Swampert Raid Counters & Weaknesses

Q: What are the best counters for Mega Swampert?

The top counter is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant at 44.6 DPS against Mega Swampert. Kartana (41.3) and Shadow Sceptile (37.7) follow.

Q: Can I beat Mega Swampert without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Kartana at 41.3 DPS, 93% of what the top counter deals. Shaymin (Sky) and Zarude are the next ones down.

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Mega Swampert. Tap a row for full stats.

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Mega Sceptile Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 44.6DPS 528TDO 2

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 41.3DPS 386TDO 3

Shadow Sceptile Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 37.7DPS 338TDO 4

Shadow Chesnaught Vine WhipFrenzy Plant 37.5DPS 483TDO 5

Shaymin (Sky) Magical LeafGrass Knot 37.4DPS 518TDO 6

Mega Venusaur Vine WhipFrenzy Plant 37.3DPS 649TDO 7

Shadow Venusaur Vine WhipFrenzy Plant 37.1DPS 413TDO 8

Shadow Exeggutor Bullet SeedSolar Beam 35.9DPS 357TDO 9

Shadow Tangrowth Vine WhipPower Whip 35.7DPS 457TDO 10

Shadow Exeggutor (Alola) Bullet SeedSolar Beam 35.6DPS 364TDO 11

Shadow Victreebel Magical LeafSolar Beam 35.4DPS 282TDO 12

Zarude Vine WhipPower Whip 35.2DPS 656TDO 13

Roserade Magical LeafLeaf Storm 35.0DPS 373TDO 14

Shadow Torterra Razor LeafFrenzy Plant 33.8DPS 424TDO 15

Rillaboom Razor LeafFrenzy Plant 32.9DPS 461TDO 16

Meowscarada LeafageFrenzy Plant 32.8DPS 340TDO 17

Primal Groudon Mud ShotSolar Beam 32.7DPS 711TDO 18

Shadow Vileplume Razor LeafSolar Beam 32.7DPS 306TDO 19

Decidueye Magical LeafFrenzy Plant 32.4DPS 399TDO 20

Shadow Tangela Vine WhipGrass Knot 32.0DPS 272TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 41.3DPS 386TDO 5

Shaymin (Sky) Magical LeafGrass Knot 37.4DPS 518TDO 12

Zarude Vine WhipPower Whip 35.2DPS 656TDO 13

Roserade Magical LeafLeaf Storm 35.0DPS 373TDO 15

Rillaboom Razor LeafFrenzy Plant 32.9DPS 461TDO 16

Meowscarada LeafageFrenzy Plant 32.8DPS 340TDO 19

Decidueye Magical LeafFrenzy Plant 32.4DPS 399TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Mega Swampert using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: Mega
Weather boost: Rainy, Sunny
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 283
Base Defense: 218
Base Stamina: 225

Weak to — use these types

Grass2.56×

Resists — avoid these types

Electric0.625× Fire0.625× Poison0.625× Rock0.625× Steel0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	2,480	3,086
15 / 15 / 15 100%	2,577	3,206

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,577 CP it is a perfect Mega Swampert — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Mega Swampert resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Mega Swampert?

The top counter is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant at 44.6 DPS against Mega Swampert. Kartana (41.3) and Shadow Sceptile (37.7) follow.

What is Mega Swampert weak to?

Mega Swampert takes super effective damage from Grass-type moves. Grass is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Swampert?

Mega Swampert can be soloed. The six best counters average 39.3 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Mega Swampert without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Kartana at 41.3 DPS, 93% of what the top counter deals. Shaymin (Sky) and Zarude are the next ones down.

Can Mega Swampert be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Mega Swampert?

Rainy, Sunny. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 3,086–3,206 CP instead of 2,480–2,577. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Mega Swampert worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Mega Swampert ranks #3 among Water-type raid attackers (Tier S) and sits at #44 in Master League. That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.

What is the best moveset for Mega Swampert?

The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Swampert. For the moves Mega Swampert should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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