Swampert

🎯 Best Counters Against Swampert

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Tapu Bulu	Grass Fairy	249	215	172	3,912
3	Roserade	Grass Poison	243	185	155	3,399
4	Zarude	Dark Grass	242	215	233	4,385
5	Breloom	Grass Fighting	241	144	155	3,007
6	Rillaboom	Grass	239	168	225	3,803
7	Exeggutor	Grass Psychic	233	149	216	3,449
8	Dhelmise	Ghost Grass	233	179	172	3,375
9	Meowscarada	Grass Dark	233	153	183	3,231
10	Sceptile	Grass	223	169	172	3,154

📖 Complete Swampert Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Swampert (#260) is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,402 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Swampert is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Swampert in 2026.

📊 Swampert Stats Analysis

Swampert's Attack stat is 208 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Swampert a strong damage dealer.

With 175 Defense (Good) and 225 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 608. This gives Swampert reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Swampert's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Swampert Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Swampert depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Mud Shot (Fast) with Earthquake (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. Swampert has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Swampert has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Swampert PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Swampert 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 Water/Ground typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Fire, Steel-type threats while being weak to Grass types.

Master League

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

💪 Swampert Raid Guide & Counters

Swampert appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Grass-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Swampert at Level 20 (1,622 - 1,699 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,027 - 2,124 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,699 CP.

🎯 How to Get Swampert in Pokémon GO

Swampert can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Swampert Evolution Guide

Swampert is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Mudkip (#258)
• Marshtomp (#259) — 25 Candy
• Swampert (#260) ← current — 100 Candy

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

😈 Shadow Swampert

Shadow Swampert is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Swampert's effective Attack becomes ~250. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Swampert in Pokémon GO

Shiny Swampert 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

Swampert gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,027 - 2,124 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K 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 Swampert

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