Swampert (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Swampert (disambiguation).

Swampert Mud Fish Pokémon ラグラージ Laglarge #0260 Swampert Mega Swampert Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Ground Unknown Unknown Mega Swampert Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Torrent Swampert Cacophony Mega Swampert Cacophony Damp Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Swift Swim Mega Swampert Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Water 1 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Swampert 6'03" 1.9 m Mega Swampert 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 180.6 lbs. 81.9 kg Swampert 224.9 lbs. 102.0 kg Mega Swampert 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Swampertite [[|]]
Base experience yield 210 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 241 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Swampert 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Swampert 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Swampert
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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

Swampert can Mega Evolve into Mega Swampert using the Swampertite.

Biology

Swampert is an amphibian-like Pokémon with a bulky frame and four thick limbs, the two longer ones at the front serving as arms while the shorter limbs provide support for the creature if it chooses to stand upright. Swampert is semi-bipedal. It can stand on its three-toed feet with a hunched posture, and pick up or grab objects with its hands, but when moving about it tends to run on all four limbs. It has orange conical gills that protrude from round patches on either side of its face. Two large fan-like black fins extend from the top of its orange eyes to the back of its head. Similarly, a black fan-like tail fin extends upward from its hindquarters. Swampert is predominantly cobalt with a white abdomen, orange gills, and similarly orange padding on all four limbs.

Swampert boasts the physical strength to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton, batter down opponents, and swim faster than a jet ski. It has keen eyesight, enabling it to see in murky waters. Swampert also has the ability to predict storms, sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. When a storm is approaching, Swampert will pile up boulders to protect its nest. It makes its nests on beautiful beaches. The reason Swampert covers itself in mud is that it wants to keep its skin moist. In Generation III, Muddy Water was its signature move.

As Mega Swampert, this Pokémon gains considerable bulk. Its upper body and arms become more muscular, bulging compared to its squat lower body. The orange padding on Swampert's thighs vanish, but it gains two additional patches of orange padding on each wrist and another patch on each shoulder. This padding and its gills become a darker, redder shade of orange, while the gills are now larger and bulbous, with filaments extending past its mouth. The black fins on its head are thicker and now extend down past its shoulders. The black tail fin is still shaped like an upward-turned fan, but it now forms a short ridge that extends up to this Pokémon's forehead, flanked on either side by the aforementioned head-fins. The webbed digits on Mega Swampert's "hands" take on a black color and now feature better defined articulations. According to the anime, Mega Swampert fills the organs on its back with air before diving underwater or battling; it uses that pressure to increase the power of its punches.

In the anime

Main series

Swampert in the anime

Mega Swampert in the anime

Major appearances

Swampert debuted in Abandon Ship!, where Tommy's Marshtomp was revealed to have evolved into one while living in the Forsaken Ship ever since it was accidentally separated from Tommy. Since then, it had come to believe that Tommy had abandoned it. When Ash and his friends arrived on the Forsaken Ship and ran into Tommy, Swampert abducted them one by one and trapped them in the webbing of its Spinarak partner until only Ash, Brock, Tommy, and Pikachu were left. After Swampert's memory was rehabilitated, the two officially reunited.

In Saved by the Beldum, Morrison introduced his Swampert to Ash and his friends. He then used it in a battle against Ash's Corphish, which resulted in a tie.

In Tactics Theatrics!!, Tucker used a Swampert and an Arcanine to battle Ash's Corphish and Swellow in a Double Battle at the Battle Dome.

In Leading a Stray!, a Swampert was aggressively defending its territory while Ash and his friends helped a Wailmer trapped in the sewers. It was eventually defeated by Ash's Grotle.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Swampert that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Swampert battled Ash's Pikachu, Talonflame, and Clemont's Chespin. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed.

In Reuniting for the First Time!, Wallace used a Swampert to battle Ash, going up against his Dragonite.

Minor appearances

In Delcatty Got Your Tongue, a Coordinator's Swampert competing in a past Grand Festival was defeated by Dr. Abby's Skitty.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Brendan used a Swampert to battle Rebecca's Tyranitar.

A Coordinator's Swampert appeared in Deceit and Assist.

A Trainer's Swampert appeared in a fantasy in Like a Meowth to a Flame.

In a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty!, a Swampert became one of J's bounties.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, a student used a Swampert provided by the Pokémon Summer Academy for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

A Swampert that can Mega Evolve into Mega Swampert appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.

In On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!, a Trainer's Swampert competed in the Marine Athletic Race.

In The Mew from Here!, a Swampert attacked members of Project Mew. It swam away when Horace battled it with his Virizion.

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 one 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 drag even a large ship, as well as inflict critical damage to its enemies with one blow.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Swampert in the animated trailer

Mega Swampert in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, May's Swampert evolved from a Mudkip and Marshtomp. It was also capable of Mega Evolving.

Pokémon Evolutions

Mega Swampert in Pokémon Evolutions

A Mega Swampert appeared in The Wish, under the ownership of May. It was used to battle Rayquaza, defeating it and thus allowing May to catch it.

In the manga

Swampert in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Swampert in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Similar to his anime counterpart, Morrison owns a Swampert. It appeared in A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Mumu

Ruby's Marshtomp evolved into Swampert in Master Class with Masquerain from his concussive battles throughout the Ruby & Sapphire chapter. With his increased strength and knowledge of the moves Muddy Water and the previously known Earthquake, he proved to be a formidable battler and driving force of the double team of the boy and Sapphire against Maxie and Archie. He also appeared on Ruby's active team in the Emerald chapter, but didn't participate in the battle with Emerald's Sceptile. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter, he has obtained a Swampertite; with it he can Mega Evolve into Mega Swampert.

A Mega Swampert appeared in a fantasy in PS598.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Tucker owns a Swampert, as seen in Introducing the Frontier Brains!.

Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom

Omega's Marshtomp evolved into Swampert.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Swampert appeared in A Visitor From Outer Space?!, under the ownership of a Pokémon hunter.

Pokémon Ranger -The 1st Mission-

A Swampert appeared in Pokémon Ranger -The 1st Mission-.

In the TCG

Main article: Swampert (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Swampert is a member of Team Hydro.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #009 Kanto #— 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #— 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 Unova #— Black It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. White Black 2 It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #009 X Its arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces. Y It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. Omega 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. Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Marshtomp Emerald Evolve Marshtomp FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Marshtomp Pal Park Pond
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer, Event Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Marshtomp
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Marshtomp Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Marshtomp Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Marshtomp Trozei! Endless Level 56, Forever Level 6, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Western Cave (79F-88F) Ranger Lyra Forest
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Lake Afar (B20F-B24F) MD Sky Lake Afar (B20F-B24F) MD Stormy Evolve Marshtomp Ranger: GS Oblivia Ruins, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Soothing Shore (post-ending) Rumble U Adventure Area: Unexpected Land, Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sky-High Ruins: Stage 2 Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX13 Rumble World Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor (Back Boss) Picross Area 27: Stage 07
Generation VII Rumble Rush Celebi Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII New Snap Founja JungleNight Level 2, Mightywide River
Cross-Generation Masters EX Evolve May's Marshtomp

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	JR Kyushu Train Station Swampert	Japanese	Japan	50	March 17 to April 1, 2012

Stats

Base stats

Swampert

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 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.

Mega Swampert

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Defense: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 635	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 IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

Swampert is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15 011 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 011 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 011 Surf Water Special 09090 100100% 15 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 15 099 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15 1212 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 1515 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 2020 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 2525 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10 3030 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3535 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 4242 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 08585% 10 4949 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 5656 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 5 6363 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM45 TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM49 TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM53 TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR16 TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR17 TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR45 TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TR48 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR78 TR78 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR93 TR93 Darkest Lariat Dark Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TR94 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TR98 TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TR99 TR99 Body Press Fighting 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

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM03 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM72 TM72 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM95 TM95 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM99 TM99 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20

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

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Sludge* Poison Special 65 100% 20 Stomp Normal Physical 65 100% 20 Wide Guard Rock Status — —% 10 Yawn Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Swampert in Generation VIII 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

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Counter* Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Sludge* Poison Special 65 100% 20 Stomp Normal Physical 65 100% 20 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15 Wide Guard Rock Status — —% 10 Yawn Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Swampert in Generation VIII 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 VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Flip Turn Water Physical 60 100% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Hydro Cannon Water Special 150 90% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Water Pledge Water Special 80 100% 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  III IV V VI VII Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 III IV V VI VII Barrier × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 050}}50% 5 III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Foresight × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Ice Ball × Ice Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 III IV V VI VII Mud Bomb × Ground Special 06565 085}}85% 10 III IV V VI VII Mud Sport × Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Refresh × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Bubble	Swampert (POP Series 1 5)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group: Ground Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×3) Loops: 10 Min. exp.: 88 Max. exp.: 158 Browser entry R-013 Swampert attacks by gushing blasts of water from its mouth like a waterfall.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Soak ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Ground Field move: (past) (Soak ×1) Browser entry R-097/N-137 It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 59 Base Attack: 81 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Five Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #097 Hitting Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Skill Swapper: Swap++ Mega Effects 6 Replaces Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Swampert.
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 225 Base Attack: 208 Base Defense: 175 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 200/40/20/10 Fast Attacks: Mud Shot, Water Gun Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Sludge Wave, Surf, Muddy Water*, Hydro Cannon†, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #056 Swampert has powerful vision that allows it to see through muddy river water. The reason it covers itself with mud when it’s on land is because it wants to keep its skin moist.

Mega Swampert

Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 225 Base Attack: 283 Base Defense: 218 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Mud Shot, Water Gun Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Sludge Wave, Surf, Muddy Water*, Hydro Cannon†, Return

Evolution

Unevolved Mudkip  Water

Level 16 →

First evolution Marshtomp  Water  Ground

Level 36 →

Second evolution Swampert  Water  Ground

Forms

Mega Evolutions

Default Swampert Swampert  Water  Ground

Swampertite ↔

Held Swampertite Mega Swampert Swampert  Water  Ground

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield 400px 400px HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Swampert images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Mega Swampert is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 635.
• Swampert and its pre-evolved form are the only starter Pokémon to have a 4× weakness against another starter type.

Origin

Like its pre-evolved forms, Swampert appears to be based on the mudpuppy, axolotl, mudskipper, or the gilled African lungfish. Swampert's portrayal in the anime suggests that it could also be based on common depictions of a swamp monster—a fictional, frequently antagonistic creature imagined to live in swamps and often has some physical humanoid traits. The fins on its head and tail resemble Japanese war fans, also known as tessen. Its stance is reminiscent of sumo wrestlers.

Name origin

Swampert may be a combination of swamp and rampart, expert, or earth.

Laglarge may be a combination of lagoon, large, and possibly lag or lug.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ラグラージ Laglarge From lagoon and large French Laggron From lagon and gros Spanish Swampert Same as English name German Sumpex From Sumpf and Rex or expert Italian Swampert Same as English name Korean 대짱이 Daejjangi From 대 dae and ～장이 -jang-i Mandarin Chinese 巨沼怪 Jùzhǎoguài From 巨 jù, 沼 zhǎo, and 怪 guài Cantonese Chinese 巨沼怪 Geuihjíugwaai From 巨 geuih, 沼 jíu, and 怪 gwaai

More languages Russian Свамперт Svampert Transcription of English name Thai ลากลาจ Laklat Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Mumu
• Starter Pokémon
• Mega Evolution

External links

← #0259: Marshtomp

Pokémon

#0261: Poochyena →

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