Great League PvP guide
Swampert (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Swampert (Shadow) is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #77. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Hydro Cannon and Earthquake.
Great League
#77
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 (SHADOW)
Is Swampert (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Swampert (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #77.
Swampert (Shadow) is also a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #94 and a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #120.
Swampert (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #77 | 88.2 | Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, Earthquake |
| Ultra League | #94 | 86.1 | Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, Earthquake |
| Master League | #120 | 74.0 | Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, Earthquake |
Best Moveset for Swampert (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Mud Shot with Hydro Cannon and Earthquake.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Swampert (Shadow) 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
Swampert (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Swampert (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Swampert (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Swampert (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Swampert (Shadow) in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Swampert (Shadow)'s league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Sucker Punchdark
Fast Move
Neutral
- Night Slashdark
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Icy Windice
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Foul Playdark
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
- Drain Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
Ratings are shown from Swampert (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Swampert (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Swampert (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Swampert (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Swampert (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Swampert (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Swampert (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Swampert (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Swampert (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Swampert (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Swampert (Shadow) 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 121.1
- Defense
- 110.1
- HP
- 139
Ultra League
Swampert (Shadow) 0/14/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 33.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 156.6
- Defense
- 142.3
- HP
- 179
Master League
Swampert (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,362
- Attack
- 187.4
- Defense
- 159.7
- HP
- 201
Swampert (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Swampert (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Swampert (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Swampert (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Swampert (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Swampert (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Swampert (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Hydro Cannon and Earthquake.
Is Swampert (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Swampert (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #77.
What counters Swampert (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cramorant, Thievul and Sableye (Shadow) are among the strongest current counters to Swampert (Shadow) in Great League.
What is Swampert (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Swampert (Shadow) is weak to Grass (2.56×).