Swampert (#0260) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

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

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.

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

Earthquake
Flip Turn
Knock Off
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

Duraludon25.8%
Munkidori19.9%
Incineroar19.8%
Sylveon19.6%
Flygon19.4%
Scyther18.2%
Meloetta17.9%
Ambipom17%

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0258MudkipWater
1. Level 16#0259MarshtompWaterGround
  1. Level 36#0260SwampertWaterGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

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

Its arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
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
Its arms are rock-hard. With one swing, they can batter down its foe. It makes its nest on beautiful beaches.
FireRed · LeafGreen
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
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
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