Swampert Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Swampert in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Swampert
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 55.538 DPS.
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: Swampert is weak to Grass (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Poison-type moves as 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 Swampert is Mega Sceptile (55.538 DPS), Kartana (51.200 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (46.615 DPS).
Catching Swampert: After defeating Swampert, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1662 and 1741 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2068-2166 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Swampert from raids will have exactly 1741 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 Swampert?
The best counter for Swampert is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 55.538 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (51.200 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (46.615 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Swampert?
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 Swampert weak to?
Swampert is weak to Grass (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Swampert be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, 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 Swampert from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Swampert from raids will have 1741 CP at level 20, or 2166 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1662. If you see 1741 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Swampert worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
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 Swampert?
For the best moveset for Swampert itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full 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 Swampert without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Swampert can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (51.200 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (46.286 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 Swampert in raids?
Weather boost information for 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.