No. 0260 · Generation III · Hoenn

Swampert

The Mud Fish Pokémon

Water Ground

Weak to 4× Grass

Sprite

TL;DR. Swampert is a water/ground-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 535. 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.

Water Ground

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.

Height1.5 m

Weight81.9 kg

AbilitiesTorrent

HiddenDamp

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 535. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 100

Attack 110

Defense 90

Sp. Attack 85

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 60

Total535

535 base stat total, the 146th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 22nd among Water-types.

110 base Attack, Swampert's strongest stat, ranking 28th of 220 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Swampert in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Swampert reaches 2,974 CP at level 40 and 3,402 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack208

GO Defense175

GO Stamina225

Max CP (L40)2,974

Max CP (L50)3,362

Best buddy (L51)3,402

Raid catch CP 1,622–1,699 (L20). Weather boosted 2,027–2,124 (L25).

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Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Mudkip family appeared on July 21, 2019.

July 21, 2019Mudkip
December 3, 2022Swampert by encounter; Mega Swampert
March 3, 2026Marshtomp by encounter
June 25, 2026Shadow

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Aug 19 to Aug 26, 2026, Mega (Mega Swampert).

Dates	Raid	Event
Aug 19 to Aug 26, 2026	MegaMega Swampert	Regular rotation
Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026	MegaMega Swampert	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Mar 1, 2026	MegaMega Swampert	Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global
Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026	MegaMega Swampert	Regular rotation
Oct 7 to Oct 14, 2025	MegaMega Swampert	Regular rotation
Mar 13 to Mar 22, 2025	MegaMega Swampert	Regular rotation

Full Swampert GO history

Competitive

Swampert in competitive play.

Swampert is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #81 in the Great League.

Physically Defensive

Stealth Rock / Earthquake / Flip Turn / Knock Off

ItemLeftovers
NatureRelaxed
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraPoison, Ghost

Defensive Utility

Stealth Rock / Earthquake / Knock Off / Flip Turn

ItemRocky Helmet
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraGhost, Poison

Utility Tank

Stealth Rock / Earthquake / Flip Turn / Knock Off

ItemLeftovers
NatureCareful
TeraFairy, Poison, Dragon

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #81 88.3 score

Ultra League #63 87.9 score

Master League #108 75.6 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Swampert.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Swampert, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Swampert?

Swampert is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Swampert weak to?

Swampert takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.

What is Swampert resistant to?

Swampert is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel.

How does Swampert evolve?

Swampert evolves from Marshtomp (Level 36). Swampert evolves into Mega Swampert (Mega Evolve with Swampertite (battle-only)).

What generation is Swampert from?

Swampert was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0260.

What are Swampert's base stats?

Swampert has HP 100, Attack 110, Defense 90, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 90, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 535.

What are Swampert's abilities?

Swampert can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Damp.

Is Swampert legendary or mythical?

No. Swampert is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Swampert's best stat?

Swampert's highest base stat is Attack at 110, which ranks 28th of 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Swampert good?

Swampert has a base stat total of 535, the 146th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 22nd among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Mega

Mega Swampert

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Swampert as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Swampert in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Swampert in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Swampert in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Swampert 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Swampert is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating

Grass

½× Resists

Fire Poison Rock Steel

0× Immune to

Electric

Comparison

Swampert vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Swampert	Water avg	Difference
HP	100	71	+29
Attack	110	77	+33
Defense	90	77	+13
Special Attack	85	67	+18
Special Defense	90	68	+22
Speed	60	64	-4
Total	535	424	+111

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Game appearances

Swampert appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Swampert is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen IX

2023 Indigo Disk DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO
2021 Pokémon UNITE

How to get it

How to get Swampert.

Every main-series game Swampert is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- EvolveMarshtomp (Level 36; The Indigo Disk)
Needs The Indigo Disk
Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ & 5★ Water-type wild zones, 4★ Ground-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Needs Mega Dimension

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game

Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
Needs The Crown Tundra
Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveMarshtomp (Level 36)
Legends: ArceusNot in the game

Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game

Sun · MoonTrade
Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveMarshtomp (Level 36)
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game

Generation VIObtainableTrade

X · YTrade
Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveMarshtomp (Level 36)

Generation VEvent onlyTransfer only

Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer

Generation IVObtainableTrade

Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveMarshtomp (Level 36)

Generation IIIObtainableTrade

Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveMarshtomp (Level 36)
FireRed · LeafGreenTrade

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions: Legal in Regulation M-B and M-C. Mega Swampert: Regulation M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.

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