260: Swampert

Essentials

Swampert

Mud Fish Pokémon

Abilities

Torrent: Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Hidden Ability

Damp: Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 260
Original Hoenn: 9
New Hoenn: 9

Names

Japanese: ラグラージ (raguraaji)
: ラグラージ
Official roomaji: Laglarge
Korean: 대짱이
Chinese: 巨沼怪
: 巨沼怪
French: Laggron
German: Sumpex
Spanish: Swampert
Italian: Swampert

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Monster
Water 1

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

241

Effort points

3 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Mudkip	Marshtomp Level up, starting at level 16	Swampert Level up, starting at level 36

Swampert Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	100	90.4	373	404
Attack	110	82.9	288	319
Defense	90	73.5	248	279
Special Attack	85	67.3	238	269
Special Defense	90	75.3	248	279
Speed	60	41.3	188	219
Total	535	82.3

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 7/15/20

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.

: Its arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces.
: It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
: 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.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Mud Fish Pokémon
Color: Blue
Cry
Habitat: water's edge
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

4'11.1"
1.5 m

Weight

819

180.6 lb
81.9 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Pond
Score: 90
Rate: 3

Moves

Water and Ground moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Swampert's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
						—	Mud Shot			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
				—	—	—	Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—			Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
6	6	6	6	6	—	—	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
10	10	10	10	10	4	4	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
15	15	15	15	15			Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
					9	9	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
					12	12	Foresight			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
16	16	16	16	16	16		Mud Shot			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
20	20	20	20	20			Foresight			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
25							Mud Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Electric-type damage.
					18	18	Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
	25	25	25	25	22	22	Mud Bomb			10	65	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
					28	28	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					32	32	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
31	31	31	31	31			Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
39	39	39	39	39	39	39	Muddy Water			10	90	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
46	46	46	46	46			Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
					44	44	Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
52	52	52	52	52	51	51	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
61	61	61	61	61	56	56	Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
	69	69	69	69	63	63	Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
Level up, learned by Mudkip but not Swampert
	24	24	24	24	20	20	Mud Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Electric-type damage.
					25	25	Rock Throw			15	50	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
33	33	33	33	33	33	33	Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
42	42	42	42	42	41	41	Hydro Pump			5	110	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Mudkip but not Swampert
							Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
							Avalanche			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
							Barrier			20	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
							Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
							Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							Ice Ball			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
							Mirror Coat			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.
							Mud Bomb			10	65	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Refresh			20	—	—		Cleanses the user of a burn, paralysis, or poison.
							Sludge			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
							Stomp			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
							Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
							Wide Guard			10	—	—	3	Prevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
							Yawn			10	—	—		Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
							Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
							Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
							Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
							Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
							Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
							Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
							Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
							Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
							Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Hydro Cannon			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
							Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
							Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
							Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
							Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
							Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
							Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
							Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
							Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
							Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
							Water Pledge			10	80	100%		With Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon's Speed for four turns.
							Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
						01	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
01	01	01					Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
03	03	03					Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
05	05	05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	07	07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	23					Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
			34	34	34	34	Sludge Wave			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to poison the target.
39	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
			48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
			49	49	49	49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
	52	52	52	52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			55	55	55	55	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
	58	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
	71	71	71	71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	72	72					Avalanche			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
	76	76					Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
	78	78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
	80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	82	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
				88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H3	H3	H3				94	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
						98	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
					94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
			94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
				100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
			H3	H3	H3		Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			H5	H5	H5		Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		H5					Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
H6	H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H7	H7	H7					Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	H8	H8					Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
H8			H6		H7		Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.