Swampert (Pokémon)

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Marshtomp #259: Marshtomp
Pokémon
#261: Poochyena Poochyena
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Swampert (disambiguation).
Swampert
ラグラージ Laglarge
#260
260Swampert.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Water Ground
Category
Mud Fish Pokémon
Abilities
Torrent Damp
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#009
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-013
Oblivia
R-097 N-137
Height
4'11"
Imperial
1.5 m
Metric
Weight
180.6 lbs.
Imperial
81.9 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F260.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Monster and
Water 1 groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
3
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 210 Battle Exp.: 2101*

Swampert (Japanese: ラグラージ Laglarge) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves from Marshtomp starting at level 36. It is the final form of Mudkip.

Biology

Physiology

Swampert has a huge cobalt blue-colored body and massive, three-fingered open palms. Swampert has a wide mouth, and three small pointed protrusions from its upper jaw. Two orange gills protrude from round patches on its cheeks, and two large, semiovular black fins rise from the top of its orange eyes on its head. Swampert's tail fin is huge, broad and black. Swampert's underside has white coloration, and its hands and three-toed feet each have orange, ridged portions.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Swampert possesses immense physical strength, with enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. It can apply its strength to its powerful hands to use Hammer Arm. Swampert has powerful vision, enabling it to see even in murky water. It, like many Water-type Pokémon, is a fast swimmer and can swim as fast as a jet ski. Swampert also has the ability to predict storms, sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. As a fully-evolved Pokémon (and the final evolution of a Water-type starter Pokémon), Swampert can learn Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, and Hydro Cannon. It can also learn any attack that its pre-evolutions can learn, albeit stronger.

Behavior

If Swampert senses a storm approaching, it will protect its seaside nest by piling up boulders. Swampert batters down its foes with a swing of its thick, rock-hard arms. It is territorial and protects its family as much as possible.

Habitat

Swampert and its evolution family probably live in swamps or other wetlands. Its Pokédex description for FireRed and LeafGreen state that they make nests on beautiful beaches.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

There is a good chance that Swampert eats other Pokémon that live in the swamp lands, like Feebas and Barboach. The parent Swampert of a family may be the ones who hunt, and deliver for their entire family.

In the anime

Swampert in the anime

Swampert first appeared in Abandon Ship. It evolved from a Marshtomp that was living in an abandoned ship ever since it was separated from its trainer Tommy. Since then, it has believed that Tommy abandoned him. When Ash and his friends arrived on the abandoned ship and run into Tommy, they started to get slowly captured by Swampert and trapped in the webbing of his Spinarak partner until only Ash, Brock, Tommy, and Pikachu were left. After getting Swampert to remember and tell him that what happened when the ship got caught in the storm wasn't his fault, Tommy ended up reuniting with Swampert.

Morrison introduced his Swampert to Ash and friends in Saved by the Beldum.

Tucker used his Swampert and Arcanine to battle against Ash's Corphish and Swellow in a double battle in Tactics Theatrics!!.

A Swampert was shown under the ownership of Brendan in his cameo appearance in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. This is to keep in theme with the games of the rival's starter Pokémon having a type-advantage over the player's starter Pokémon (in this case, May's Blaziken).

A Swampert appeared in a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty! as one of Pokémon Hunter J's captured Pokémon.

A Swampert is used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A Swampert appeared in Leading a Stray! where it had an antagonistic role.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG032 Swampert Ash's Pokédex Swampert, the Mud Fish Pokémon. Swampert is the evolved form of Marshtomp. It is able to easily drag large stone weighing over 1 ton. It is also able to see through cloudy waters and detect approaching storms with its fin.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP109 Swampert Ash's Pokédex Swampert, the Mud Fish Pokémon. Swampert is a powerful Pokémon that can track even a large ship as well as inflict critical damage to its enemies with one blow.

In the manga

Ruby's Marshtomp evolved into Swampert from its concussive battles throughout the Ruby & Sapphire arc. With its increased strength and knowledge of the moves Muddy Water and the previously known Earthquake, it proved to be a formidable battler and driving force of the double team of the boy and Sapphire against Maxie and Archie. It also appeared on Ruby's active team in the Emerald arc, but didn't participate in the battle with Emerald's Sceptile.

In the TCG

Main article: Swampert (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
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.
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.
FireRed Its arms are rock-hard. With one swing, they can batter down its foe. It makes its nests at beautiful beaches.
LeafGreen
Generation IV
Diamond It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Evolve Marshtomp
Emerald
None Evolve Marshtomp
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Pal Park
Platinum
None Pal Park
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Evolve Marshtomp
Pal Park
Pond
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Evolve from Marshtomp
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 56
Forever Level 6
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Western Cave (79F-88F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Lake Afar (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Oblivia Ruins
Dark Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
535
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Stamina
5/5 ★★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
15/20 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
00Start Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10
00Start Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
066 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10
1010 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
1515 Bide Normal Physical 0000 —% 10
1616 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15
2020 Foresight Normal Status 0000 —% 40
2525 Mud Bomb Ground Special 06565 08585% 10
3131 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
3939 Muddy Water Water Special 09595 08585% 10
4646 Protect Normal Status 0000 —% 10
5252 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
6161 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100100% 5
6969 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Swampert
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM34 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM06 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Swampert
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
OmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsCorsolaRelicanth
CranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodonTirtougaCarracosta
AncientPower Rock Special 60 100% 5
BlastoiseNidokingSlowbroSlowkingDewgongRhydon
RhyperiorLaprasFeraligatrDelibirdTyranitarSwampert
ExploudAggronCrawdauntMiloticEmpoleonRampardos
BastiodonSnoverAbomasnow
Avalanche Ice Physical 60 100% 10
SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseOmanyteOmastarTotodile
CroconawFeraligatrLarvitarPupitarTyranitarLoudred
ExploudHuntailTurtwigGrotleTorterraTirtouga
CarracostaDruddigon
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingRhyhornRhydonRhyperior
ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumWooperQuagsireShellos
ShellosGastrodonGastrodonAxewFraxureHaxorus
Counter* Fighting Physical 100% 20
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingTurtwigGrotleTorterra
BidoofBibarelTirtougaCarracosta
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurCuboneMarowakMarill
AzumarillAronLaironAggronRelicanth
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
SphealSealeoWalrein
Ice Ball Ice Physical 30 90% 20
Corsola
Mirror Coat Psychic Special 100% 20
MarshtompSwampertPoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoed
WooperQuagsireShellosShellosGastrodonGastrodon
Stunfisk
Mud Bomb Ground Special 65 85% 10
ShellosShellosGastrodonGastrodon
Sludge* Poison Special 65 100% 20
LickitungLickilickyCorsolaMilotic
Refresh Normal Status —% 20
LickitungLickilickyRhyhornRhydonRhyperiorWhismur
LoudredExploudTropius
Stomp Normal Physical 65 100% 20
TirtougaCarracostaAlomomola
Wide Guard Rock Status —% 10
MudkipMarshtompSwampertClamperlHuntailGorebyss
PiplupPrinplupEmpoleonBuizelFloatzel
Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingWooperQuagsireKingdra
RelicanthBidoofBibarel
Yawn Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Swampert in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Swampert in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Swampert
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Hydro Cannon Water Special 150 90% 5
B W B2 W2 Water Pledge Water Special 50 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Swampert can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Swampert cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Swampert
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Mudkip (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15
Mudkip (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Hydro Pump Water Special 120 80% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Swampert
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS260.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani260.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 260.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -33.9%
Friend Area: Peanut Swamp
Phrases
51%-100% HP One swing of my arms will shatter foes!
26%-50% HP Watch out. So far, my health has slipped to half.
1%-25% HP I'm drained... There's not a bit of power left...
Level up Hah! I got my level up! My arms have turned harder!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Hah! I got my level up! My arms have turned harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 260.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: Water PA.png
( Water )
Field move: Soak fm.pngSoak fm.pngSoak fm.png
(Soak ×3)
Loops: 10 Min. exp.: 88 Max. exp.: 158
Browser entry  
Swampert attacks by gushing blasts of water from its mouth like a waterfall.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water  Water Assist.png
( Water )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Soak 3 field move.png
(Soak ×3)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Mudkip
Unevolved
Mudkip
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 16


Marshtomp
First evolution
Marshtomp
 Water  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 36


Swampert
Second evolution
Swampert
 Water  Ground 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 260.png Spr 3e 260.png Spr 3f 260.png Spr b 3r 260.png
Spr 3r 260 s.png Spr 3e 260 s.png Spr 3f 260 s.png Spr b 3r 260 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 260.png Spr 4p 260.png Spr 4h 260.png Spr b 4d 260.png
Spr 4d 260 s.png Spr 4p 260 s.png Spr 4h 260 s.png Spr b 4d 260 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 260.png Spr 5b2 260.png Spr b 5b 260.png
Spr 5b 260 s.png Spr 5b2 260 s.png Spr b 5b 260 s.png
Swampert For other sprites and images, please see Swampert images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Swampert has the highest base stat total of all the starter evolutions.
  • Swampert, and its pre-evolution Marshtomp, is the only starter-type to have a 4× weakness against another starter type.
  • Swampert is the only fully evolved Template:Type2 starter Pokémon that does not learn Hydro Pump by level up as of Generation V, although it can learn it as Mudkip before evolving.

Origin

Like Mudkip and Marshtomp, Swampert is based on the mudpuppy, axolotl, or mudskipper.

Name origin

Swampert's name is probably derived from swamp and rampart, expert or inert. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of lagoon and large, referring to its size. It may also contain lag, as in "Lagging behind", due to its size and weight.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
German Sumpex
French Laggron From lagon and gronder or ground.
Korean 대짱이 Daejjang-i
Chinese (Taiwan) 巨沼怪 Jù Zhǎo Guài Literally "Giant swamp monster". 沼 also means pond/pool.


Related articles

External links

Marshtomp #259: Marshtomp
Pokémon
#261: Poochyena Poochyena


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