Swampert — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Swampert is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (110 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its water/ground typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Swampert can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Swampert actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Swampert the way we do
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 535Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Swampert transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Swampert shows up
#3
Usage ~29.41% · Win rate ~54.92%
#15
Usage ~11.36% · Win rate ~54.62%
Swampert FAQ
- What are Swampert's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Swampert can run torrent, damp. The competitive default is usually torrent — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Swampert weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Swampert takes extra damage from grass. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Swampert?
- The best moveset for Swampert depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Swampert in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Swampert are Pokémon with strong grass attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Swampert good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Swampert's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.