Swanna

🎯 Best Counters Against Swanna

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
5	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
6	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
7	Zapdos	Electric Flying	253	185	207	4,035
8	Kleavor	Bug Rock	253	174	172	3,600
9	Tyranitar	Rock Dark	251	207	225	4,387
10	Tapu Koko	Electric Fairy	250	181	172	3,625

📖 Complete Swanna Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Swanna (#581) is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,389 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Swanna can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Swanna in 2026.

📊 Swanna Stats Analysis

Swanna's Attack stat is 182 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Swanna to contribute meaningful damage.

With 132 Defense (Average) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 495. This gives Swanna reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Swanna's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Swanna Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Swanna depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Ice Beam (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. Swanna has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Swanna PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Swanna 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/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Ground, Fire, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Rock types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Swanna reaches 2,088 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.

Master League

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

💪 Swanna Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Swanna's effectiveness depends on its typing and 182 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Swanna use Electric, Rock-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Swanna in Pokémon GO

Swanna 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.

🔄 Swanna Evolution Guide

Swanna is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Ducklett (#580)
• Swanna (#581) ← 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.

😈 Shadow Swanna

Shadow Swanna is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Swanna's effective Attack becomes ~218. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Swanna in Pokémon GO

Shiny Swanna 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

Swanna gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,410 - 1,491 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• 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 Swanna

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