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No. 0260

Swampert

Mud Fish Pokémon

BaseMega
Swampert
Official art
WaterGround
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
81.9 kg 180.6 lbs
Base stat total
535 Higher than 85% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Champions#34 Doubles ▼1 · #34 Singles =Usual set Swampertite · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entrySapphire / Alpha Sapphire
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
Atk110117–178202–350
Def9099–156166–306
SpA8594–150157–295
SpD9099–156166–306
Spe6072–123112–240
Total535Higher than 85% of Pokémon
HP100Atk110Def90Spe60SpD90SpA85

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 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Swampert outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 123Swampert · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  21. 112Swampert · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80Swampert · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 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

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#34 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Swampertite (89%) · (64.5%) · Adamant (80.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (34.1%)

Moves Protect, Wave Crash, Ice Punch, Earthquake

Singles

#34 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Swampertite (47.5%) · (82.5%) · Adamant (41.8%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (21.5%)

Moves Earthquake, Flip Turn, Stealth Rock, Ice Punch

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Swampert: 5.29% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

2.28% of teams · rank #56 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Sitrus Berry
Ability
Stat Alignment
Sassy
Stat Points
32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD
  1. Flip Turn
  2. Stealth Rock
  3. Yawn
  4. Earthquake

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

Usage by rating

  • All players1.42%
  • Rated 1500+1.5%
  • Rated 1630+2.03%
  • Rated 1760+2.28%

Usage by month

Apr 20262.28%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 69.4%
  • 30.6%

EV spreads

  • Sassy 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD22.2%
  • Relaxed 32 HP / 26 Def / 8 SpD16.9%
  • Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD9.5%
  • Relaxed 32 HP / 20 Def / 14 SpD8.8%
  • Sassy 32 HP / 24 Def / 10 SpD6.2%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

Evolution

  1. #0258MudkipWater
    1. Level 16
      #0259MarshtompWaterGround
      1. Level 36
        #0260SwampertWaterGround
        1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Swampertite
          #0260Mega SwampertWaterGround

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

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.

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

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

3 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
241
Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Marshtomp: Level 36.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

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.