Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Swampert
Say it: MEGA SWAM-pert
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Mega Swampert is Swampert’s Mega form. It stays Water and Ground, needs Candy plus Mega Swampert Energy, and is a top Water mega for raid lobbies. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA SWAM-pert
Mega Swampert is Swampert’s Water / Ground Mega form in Pokémon GO. It uses Candy plus Mega Swampert Energy and is a premier Water mega for raid lobbies (same-type Water boost). Weak to Grass. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Swampert is a Mega Water / Ground form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Energy from Mega Swampert raids and events. Prefer Mega when the lobby needs Water boost and you have Mud Shot + Hydro Cannon. Keep a non-Shadow for Mega — Shadows cannot Mega Evolve.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Ground moves hit Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel hard.
When Mega Swampert is your opponent, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Swampert— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 208
- Defense
- 175
- Stamina
- 225
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Kartana · beats Grass
Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade
- 2. Mega Venusaur · beats Grass
Vine Whip + Frenzy Plant · Elite TM
- 3. Shadow Tangrowth · beats Grass
Vine Whip + Power Whip
- 4. Zarude · beats Grass
Vine Whip + Power Whip
- 5. Roserade · beats Grass
Razor Leaf + Grass Knot
- 6. Tangrowth · beats Grass
Vine Whip + Power Whip
- 7. Sceptile · beats Grass
Bullet Seed + Frenzy Plant · Elite TM
- 8. Venusaur · beats Grass
Vine Whip + Frenzy Plant · Elite TM
- 9. Torterra · beats Grass
Razor Leaf + Frenzy Plant · Elite TM
- 10. Exeggutor · beats Grass
Bullet Seed + Solar Beam
- 11. Breloom · beats Grass
Bullet Seed + Grass Knot
- 12. Tsareena · beats Grass
Magical Leaf + Grass Knot
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Roserade · beats Grass
Razor Leaf + Grass Knot
- 2. Exeggutor · beats Grass
Bullet Seed + Solar Beam
- 3. Venusaur · beats Grass
Vine Whip + Frenzy Plant · Elite TM
- 4. Sceptile · beats Grass
Bullet Seed + Frenzy Plant · Elite TM
- 5. Vileplume · beats Grass
Razor Leaf + Solar Beam
- 6. Victreebel · beats Grass
Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade
- 7. Shiftry · beats Grass
Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade
- 8. Cacturne · beats Grass
Sucker Punch + Grass Knot
- 9. Leafeon · beats Grass
Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade
- 10. Simisage · beats Grass
Vine Whip + Grass Knot
- 11. Lilligant · beats Grass
Hidden Power + Petal Blizzard
- 12. Serperior · beats Grass
Vine Whip + Frenzy Plant · Elite TM
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- mud shot
- water gun
Charged
- earthquake
- sludge wave
- surf
- muddy water
- sludge
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #146 of 954 · CP 1487
Mud Shot + Sludge
- Ultra League · rank #107 of 747 · CP 2464
Mud Shot + Sludge
- Master League · rank #100 of 1023 · CP 3362
Mud Shot + Sludge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Water-type shortlist
- Mega Swampert — Water Gun + Hydro Cannon
- Swampert — Water Gun + Hydro Cannon
- Swampert — Water Gun + Hydro Cannon
Recommended vs these bosses
- Groudon · Ground
- Primal Groudon · Ground / Fire
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
# Recommended Movesets > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Section 7: Recom…
- Ch. 10: Stardust, Investment & Seasonal Strategy
# Stardust, Investment & Seasonal Strategy > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler.…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…age 2 Shadow Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse Water Highest Water DPS; best Shadow counter 3 Mega Swampert Water Gun Hydro Cannon* Water/ Ground Strong Mega Water boost for lobby; Elite TM for Hyd…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…devastates 2 Shadow Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse Water Highest Water DPS; glass cannon 3 Mega Swampert Water Gun Hydro Cannon* Water/ Ground Mega Water boost for lobby; Elite TM for best moves…
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
# Rocket Leaders & Giovanni > Live lineup UI: **[/card-nexus/go/rocket](/card-nexus/go/rocket)** (source of truth). Shadow bonuses: +20% ATK, −20% DEF. Lineups verified **2026-08-0…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
# Elite TM & Second Charged Moves ## Second charged move basics Most Pokémon can learn **two charged moves** after you pay Stardust + Candy (amount scales by tier). In PvP, a secon…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).