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No. 0260

Swampert

Mud Fish Pokémon

Swampert
Official art
WaterGround
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
81.9 kg 180.6 lbs
Base stat total
535 top 15%
Introduced
Gen III
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

HP100160–207310–404
Atk110103–178202–350
Def9085–156166–306
SpA8581–150157–295
SpD9085–156166–306
Spe6058–123112–240
Total535Higher than 85% of all Pokémon
HP100Atk110Def90Spe60SpD90SpA85

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 123Swampert · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 112Swampert · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80Swampert · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass4×

Resists

Fire½×Poison½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Electric0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostWaterPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Torrent

    Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

  • DampHidden ability

    Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

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%) · Torrent (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%) · Torrent (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.

27.03% of teams · rank #1 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Rocky Helmet
Ability
Torrent
Nature
Impish
EVs
252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Earthquake
  2. Flip Turn
  3. Knock Off
  4. Stealth Rock

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

Usage by rating

  • All players20.91%
  • Rated 1500+23.82%
  • Rated 1630+27.03%
  • Rated 1760+25.46%

Usage by month

Oct 202527.03%

Moves

  • Earthquake96.8%
  • Flip Turn95%
  • Knock Off77%
  • Stealth Rock76.2%
  • Roar19.5%
  • Ice Punch16.7%
  • Liquidation6.6%
  • Ice Beam3.4%
  • Waterfall3%
  • Earth Power1.3%

Items

  • Rocky Helmet52.2%
  • Leftovers21.2%
  • Choice Band17%
  • Assault Vest9%
  • Rindo Berry0.3%
  • Choice Scarf0.2%

Abilities

  • 94.6%
  • 5.4%

EV spreads

  • Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD31.5%
  • Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD12%
  • Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD8.8%
  • Brave 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD7.1%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD6.7%

Tera types

  • Steel54.9%
  • Fairy19.5%
  • Ground7.1%
  • Poison7.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
9Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15
12ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
15SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20
20Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
25Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
30Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
35AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
42Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
49ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40
56EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
63Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 63

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM154Hydro CannonUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.WaterSpec15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Egg moves 15

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
EggBiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
EggHammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10
EggMirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20
EggMud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
EggRock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15
EggSludgeHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec65100%20
EggStompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
EggSurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
EggWide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10
EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category
Mud Fish Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
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

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

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3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
241
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

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