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Mega Swampert

Mud Fish Pokémon

Mega Swampert official artwork
Official art

Mega Swampert is the Water/Ground-type Mega Evolution of Swampert, 4× weak to Grass, with a base stat total of 635. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 5.3% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

Height
1.9 m 6′03″
Weight
102 kg 224.9 lbs
Base stat total
635 Higher than 98% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Abilities
SWAMPERT predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself.
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Base stats

HP100175–207310–404
Atk150153–222274–438
Def110117–178202–350
SpA95103–161175–317
SpD110117–178202–350
Spe7081–134130–262
Total635Higher than 98% of Pokémon
HP100Atk150Def110Spe70SpD110SpA95

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

WaterGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Grass (because of Water and Ground)

Resists

½×
Fire (because of Water)Poison (because of Ground)Rock (because of Ground)Steel (because of Water)

Immune to

0×
Electric (because of Ground)
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostWaterPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Mega Swampert outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Swampert against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134Mega Swampert · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122Mega Swampert · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Mega Swampert · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Swampert, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,31514.6%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6868.4%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2507.2%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9435.3%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

5.3% of teams · rank #33 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 691 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Protect
  2. Wave Crash
  3. Ice Punch
  4. Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games3.6%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)3.6%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)4.3%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)5.3%

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe19.4%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 10 Atk / 1 Def / 1 SpD / 22 Spe5.8%
  • Adamant 18 HP / 30 Atk / 18 Spe5.1%
  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.0%

These 4 cover 35.3% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexUU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
9Rock ThrowNo additional effect.RockPhys5090%15
12ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
15SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.NormalStatus—55%20
20Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
25Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
30Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
35AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
42Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
49ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
56EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
63Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 63

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM145Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect.WaterSpec80100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM154Hydro CannonUser cannot move next turn.WaterSpec15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM225Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left.SteelPhys—100%10

Egg moves 15

EggAncient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
EggBite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggEarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
EggHammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
EggMirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpec—100%20
EggMud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
EggRock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
EggSludge30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec65100%20
EggStomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
EggSurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
EggWide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10
EggYawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10

Biology

Swampert can lift and break boulders weighing over a ton, swim faster than a jetski, and swim while towing a ship. It can sense changes in the weather, and piles up boulders to protect its nest against storms.

Forms

Mega Swampert

WaterGround
BST 635

HoldsSwampertite

Mega Swampert's upper body has grown larger and it has developed large arm muscles. The orange gills and pockets coating its body are now a deep reddish orange.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Mud Fish Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Blue
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Original Hoenn#009New Hoenn#009Blueberry#190Hyperspace#047
  1. Its arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
  2. It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
  3. Its arms are rock-hard. With one swing, they can batter down its foe. It makes its nest on beautiful beaches.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  4. If it senses the approach of a storm and a tidal wave, it protects its seaside nest by piling up boulders. It swims as fast as a jet ski.

    Emerald
  5. SWAMPERT predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  6. SWAMPERT is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Swampert
Japanese
ラグラージ
Japanese (romaji)
Laglarge
Korean
대짱이
Chinese (Traditional)
巨沼怪
Chinese (Simplified)
巨沼怪
French
Laggron
German
Sumpex
Spanish
Swampert
Italian
Swampert

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

3 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
286
Medium Slow

Breeding

MonsterWater 1
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Swampert holding Swampertite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.