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Swampert

Swampert

WATERGROUND
HP
100
Atk
110
Def
90
SpA
85
SpD
90
Spe
60
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Weaknesses

  • GRASS4x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus12.7%
  2. Wide GuardROCKStatus11.9%
  3. High HorsepowerGROUNDPhysical9.7%
  4. Wave CrashWATERPhysical8.7%

Best Ability / Item

TorrentSitrus BerrySitrus Berry

Swampert technical VGC usage sections

Best Swampert Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    12.67%
  • #2

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

    The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

    11.95%
  • #3

    High Horsepower

    GROPhysical95 BP

    The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

    9.73%
  • #4

    Wave Crash

    WATPhysical120 BP

    The user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    8.68%
  • #5

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

    7.08%
  • #6

    Ice Punch

    ICEPhysical75 BP

    The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

    7.01%
  • #7

    Earth Power

    GROSpecial90 BP

    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    5.83%
  • #8

    Flip Turn

    WATPhysical60 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    4.68%
  • #9

    Ice Beam

    ICESpecial90 BP

    The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

    3.96%
  • #10

    Liquidation

    WATPhysical85 BP

    The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

    3.70%
  • #11

    Other

    24.71%

Best Swampert Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    12.93%
  • #2

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    7.15%
  • #3

    Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

    3.88%
  • #4

    Quiet 32/0/9/25/0/0

    2.42%
  • #5

    Modest 20/0/0/32/0/14

    2.21%
  • #6

    Sassy 32/2/0/0/32/0

    2.18%
  • #7

    Careful 32/12/0/0/22/0

    1.66%
  • #8

    Impish 32/0/32/0/2/0

    1.64%
  • #9

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    1.63%
  • #10

    Brave 32/13/21/0/0/0

    1.60%
  • #11

    Other

    62.70%

Best Swampert Abilities

  • #1

    Torrent

    Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

    80.95%
  • #2

    Damp

    The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.

    19.05%

Best Swampert Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    19.89%
  • #2
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    18.98%
  • #3
    Rindo Berry

    Rindo Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Grass-type move.

    18.55%
  • #4
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    14.33%
  • #5
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    12.27%
  • #6
    Mystic Water

    Mystic Water

    Raises the power of Water-type moves.

    3.70%
  • #7
    Soft Sand

    Soft Sand

    Raises the power of Ground-type moves.

    2.22%
  • #8
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    1.86%
  • #9
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

    Cuts a Pokémon's Speed and makes it susceptible to Ground-type moves.

    1.61%
  • #10
    Muscle Band

    Muscle Band

    Raises the power of physical moves .

    1.24%
  • #11

    Other

    5.35%

Best Swampert Teammates

  • #1
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.87%
  • #2
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.09%
  • #3
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.90%
  • #4
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.50%
  • #5
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.97%
  • #6
    Charizard-Mega-YCharizard-Mega-Y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.31%
  • #7
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.21%
  • #8
    Ninetales-AlolaNinetales-Alola
    ICEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.05%
  • #9
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.96%
  • #10
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.82%
  • #11

    Other

    60.32%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Swampert?

The best moveset for Swampert in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Protect, Wide Guard, High Horsepower, Wave Crash.

How to counter Swampert in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Swampert can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (grass 4x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Swampert?

The best item for Swampert is typically Sitrus Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.