What is Swalot's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Swalot's maximum CP is 2,263 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Swalot good in Pokémon GO?

Swalot has 140 Attack, 159 Defense, and 225 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Swalot be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Swalot is available in Pokémon GO.

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Gulpin Carvanha

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,066 - 1,130 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,333 - 1,413 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,243 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,066 - 1,130 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

800 - 847 CP

Swalot

#317 · Hoenn

Poison

☁️ Cloudy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 140

Defense 159

Stamina 225

Total: 524

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,263
Generation	Hoenn (Gen 3)
Buddy Distance	1km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	❌ No

About Swalot

Swalot is a Poison-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,263 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Swalot has base stats of 140 Attack, 159 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 524.

Swalot can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.

In Cloudy weather, Swalot receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Swalot is 1km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Gulpin

#316

→

🍬 50

Swalot

#317

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Rock Smash STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Infestation	Bug	10	+14	9.1	-	-	-
Mud Shot	Ground	5	+7	8.3	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Gunk Shot STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sludge Bomb STAB	Poison	80	-50	-	80	-50
Ice Beam	Ice	90	-55	-	90	-55
Acid Spray STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sludge STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Swalot takes increased damage from these types:

Ground 1.6×

Psychic 1.6×

Resistances

Swalot takes reduced damage from these types:

Fighting 0.625×

Poison 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Swalot

Top Pokémon to use when battling Swalot in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
3	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
4	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
5	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
6	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
7	Espeon	Psychic	261	175	163	3,626
8	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
9	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
10	Metagross	Steel Psychic	257	228	190	4,337

🏆 Swalot PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	12	9	30	1,499
2	0	13	8	30	1,500
3	0	10	12	30	1,500
4	0	14	6	30	1,498
5	0	9	13	30	1,498
6	0	15	5	30	1,499
7	0	8	15	30	1,500
8	2	14	15	29	1,497
9	2	15	13	29	1,495
10	2	15	14	29	1,498

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	2,243

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Swalot IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,695	847	1,130	1,413	1,978	2,243
98% (15/15/14)	1,692	846	1,128	1,410	1,974	2,238
96% (15/14/15)	1,690	845	1,127	1,409	1,972	2,236
93% (14/14/14)	1,676	838	1,117	1,397	1,955	2,217
91% (15/13/13)	1,678	839	1,119	1,399	1,958	2,220
87% (13/13/13)	1,657	828	1,104	1,381	1,933	2,192
82% (12/12/12)	1,638	819	1,092	1,365	1,911	2,166
80% (10/15/15)	1,641	820	1,093	1,367	1,914	2,170
67% (10/10/10)	1,600	800	1,066	1,333	1,867	2,116
0% (0/0/0)	1,417	708	945	1,181	1,653	1,875

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Swalot with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,243 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,978 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,066 - 1,130 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,333 - 1,413 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,066 - 1,130 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	800 - 847 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Swalot with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	27	26	1,978
2	1,978	27	1,978
3	1,978	28	1,978
4	1,978	29	1,978
5	266	30	1,695
6	1,978	31	1,978
7	1,978	32	1,978
8	1,978	33	1,978
9	1,978	34	1,978
10	565	35	1,837
11	1,978	36	1,978
12	1,978	37	1,978
13	1,978	38	1,978
14	1,978	39	1,978
15	847	40	1,978
16	1,978	41	1,978
17	1,978	42	1,978
18	1,978	43	1,978
19	1,978	44	1,978
20	1,130	45	2,115
21	1,978	46	1,978
22	1,978	47	1,978
23	1,978	48	1,978
24	1,978	49	1,978
25	1,413	50	2,243

📖 Complete Swalot Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Swalot (#317) is a Poison-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,263 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Swalot can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Swalot in 2026.

📊 Swalot Stats Analysis

Swalot's Attack stat is 140 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Swalot may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 159 Defense (Good) and 225 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 524. This gives Swalot reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Swalot's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Swalot Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Swalot depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Rock Smash (Fast) with Gunk Shot (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Swalot has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Swalot PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Swalot can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Poison, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ground, Psychic types.

Master League

In Master League, Swalot faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Swalot Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Swalot's effectiveness depends on its typing and 140 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Swalot use Ground, Psychic-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Swalot in Pokémon GO

Swalot can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Swalot Evolution Guide

Swalot is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Gulpin (#316)
Swalot (#317) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Swalot in Pokémon GO

Shiny Swalot is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Swalot gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,333 - 1,413 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Swalot

Q: What is Swalot's max CP?
A: 2,243 CP at Level 50, or 1,978 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Swalot good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Swalot be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Swalot is available.

Q: What is Swalot weak to?
A: Ground, Psychic-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Rock Smash + Gunk Shot for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Poison Poison-Type 🗺️ Hoenn 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.