Swampert
Swampert is a Water/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Swampert has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Go.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0260 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Ground |
| Species | Mud Fish Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 81.9 kg (180.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Torrent Damp (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0009 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0009 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0190 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 241 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Total | 535 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0260 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Ground |
| Species | Mud Fish Pokémon |
| Height | 1.9 m (6′03″) |
| Weight | 102.0 kg (224.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim |
| Local № | 0009 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0009 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0190 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 286 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Defense | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Def | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 635 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Swampert changes
- In Generations 3-4, Swampert has a base experience yield of 210.
- In Generations 3-7, Swampert has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | 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. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Its arms are rock-hard. With one swing, they can batter down its foe. It makes its nest on beautiful beaches. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Its arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. |
| X | Its arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces. |
| Y | It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. |
Moves learned by Swampert
Moves learnt by level up
Swampert does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Swampert does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Swampert cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Swampert learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 9 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 12 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 20 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 30 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 35 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 42 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 49 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 56 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 63 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Moves learnt by reminder
Swampert learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves
feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Surf | Water | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Swampert does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Swampert is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Swampert sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Swampert
| Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Mudkip/Marshtomp |
|---|---|
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Mudkip/Marshtomp |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Mudkip/Marshtomp |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Mudkip/Marshtomp |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Mudkip/Marshtomp |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Mudkip/Marshtomp |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Swampert questions
- What is a good moveset for Swampert?
- Should I add Swampert to my team?
- Swampert, Muddy Water Replacement?
- Is Something Wrong?
- What are good items for these pokemon to hold?
- What should my Brave natured Swampert be EV trained in?
- Ice Punch or Avalanche for Swampert?
- Why won't this work?
- Quagsire, Swampert, Gastrodon, Seismitoad or Whiscash?
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Other languages
| English | Swampert |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ラグラージ (Laglarge) |
| German | Sumpex |
| French | Laggron |
| Italian | Swampert |
| Spanish | Swampert |
| Korean | 대짱이 (daejjangi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 巨沼怪 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 巨沼怪 |
| English |
Mud Fish Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ぬまうおポケモン |
| German | Lehmhüpfer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Poissonboue |
| Italian | Pokémon Fango Pesce |
| Spanish | Pokémon Pez Lodo |
| Korean | 늪물고기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 沼鱼宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 沼魚寶可夢 |
Name origin
- swamp
- boggy area
- expert
- possessing special skill or knowledge


