Ultra League PvP guide
Swampert Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Swampert is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #63. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Hydro Cannon and Earthquake.
Ultra League
#63
Strong pick
Type
Water/Ground
Best Fast Move
Mud Shot
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,362
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SWAMPERT
Is Swampert Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Swampert is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #63.
Swampert is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #76 and a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #108.
Swampert PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #76 | 88.2 | Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, Earthquake |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #63 | 87.9 | Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, Earthquake |
| Master League | #108 | 75.6 | Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, Earthquake |
Best Moveset for Swampert in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Swampert is Mud Shot with Hydro Cannon and Earthquake.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Swampert in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Swampert PvP Move Counts
Mud Shot → Hydro Cannon
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Shot → Earthquake
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Swampert Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Swampert wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Tinkaton717
- Empoleon700
- Snorlax570
- Corviknight533
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion166
- Florges276
- Jellicent362
- Mimikyu429
- Feraligatr446
Swampert Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Swampert's Water/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass2.56×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- fire0.625×
- poison0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Swampert in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Swampert in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Swampert's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
82% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
24% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
Ratings are shown from Swampert's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Swampert.
Best Teammates for Swampert in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Swampert should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Swampert's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Swampert's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Swampert's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Swampert
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 1,498 | 19 | 1,852,687 |
| #2 | 0/15/12 | 1,496 | 19 | 1,849,090 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 1,499 | 19 | 1,849,090 | |
| #4 | 1/14/12 | 1,499 | 19 | 1,848,201 | |
| #5 | 1/15/11 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,844,517 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/13 | 2,499 | 33.5 | 3,987,086 |
| #2 | 0/15/12 | 2,500 | 33.5 | 3,985,789 | |
| #3 | 2/15/15 | 2,500 | 32.5 | 3,983,022 | |
| #4 | 0/15/14 | 2,491 | 33 | 3,976,635 | |
| #5 | 0/15/15 | 2,496 | 33 | 3,976,635 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,362 | 50 | 6,013,444 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,347 | 50 | 5,986,478 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,355 | 50 | 5,983,526 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,353 | 50 | 5,981,794 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,332 | 50 | 5,959,511 |
Swampert Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swampert (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 1/15/15 | 100.00% | 995 at L12.5 | 1,498 at L12.5 | 8361,498 1/15/15#1 · L10.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #406 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 1/15/12 | 100.00% | 1,661 at L21 | 2,500 at L21 | 1,5032,500 1/15/12#1 · L19 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #279 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 3,362 at L50 | 4,975 at L50 | 3,3555,024 15/15/14#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #17 |
Swampert Stats in Pokémon GO
Swampert's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Swampert 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 121.1
- Defense
- 110.1
- HP
- 139
Ultra League
Swampert 0/14/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 33.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 156.6
- Defense
- 142.3
- HP
- 179
Master League
Swampert 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,362
- Attack
- 187.4
- Defense
- 159.7
- HP
- 201
Swampert (Mega)
Swampert (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Swampert (Mega) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 12.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 134.1
- Defense
- 110.1
- HP
- 113
Ultra League
Swampert (Mega) 1/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 173.9
- Defense
- 142.6
- HP
- 145
Master League
Swampert (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,975
- Attack
- 250.4
- Defense
- 195.8
- HP
- 201
Swampert Evolution
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Swampert Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Swampert in Pokémon GO PvP?
Swampert's recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Hydro Cannon and Earthquake.
Is Swampert good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Swampert is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #63.
What counters Swampert in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Florges and Jellicent are among the strongest current counters to Swampert in Ultra League.
What is Swampert weak to in Pokémon GO?
Swampert is weak to Grass (2.56×).