Type matchups
Damage Swampert takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Ground type, Swampert has 1 weakness, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Water/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 535
Swampert has a base stat total of 535, higher than 78% of Pokémon. With Attack (110) well above Sp. Atk (85), it works best as a physical attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 100 HP, 90 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Swampert can have the abilities Torrent and Damp.
How to beat Swampert
The best way to beat Swampert is with Grass moves, which deal 4× damage.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Celebi hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Sky Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Swampert's Ground moves and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Swampert is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Mudkip → Marshtomp → Swampert), evolving from Marshtomp.
Best counters to Swampert
Other Water/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Swampert weak to?
As a Water/Ground type, Swampert takes super-effective damage from Grass (4×) moves.
What is Swampert resistant to?
Swampert resists Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Swampert?
Strong type-based picks include Celebi, Shaymin and Sky Shaymin, which hit Swampert with super-effective attacks.