Shadow Swampert Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss

Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Shadow Swampert level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
16.04
192.6
934.9s
13.39
2
15.99
191.9
938.2s
13.24
3
13.58
163.0
1104.7s
11.26
4
13.23
158.9
1133.5s
11.01
5
13.02
156.2
1152.5s
10.77
6
12.70
152.5
1181.0s
10.54
7
11.82
141.9
1268.7s
9.83
8
11.41
137.0
1314.3s
9.46
9
11.27
135.3
1330.6s
9.36
10
10.82
129.9
1386.2s
8.97
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Shadow Swampert Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#79 of 1152 · B Tier

Ultra League
#89 of 849 · B Tier

Master League
#120 of 409 · B Tier

Great League (Mega Edition)
#79 of 1208 · B Tier

Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#105 of 910 · B Tier

Master League (Mega Edition)
#169 of 470 · C Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Shadow Swampert PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Shadow Swampert Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Mud Shot
Trainer Battles
Power
3
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Shadow Swampert Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
120
Energy
-65
DPE
1.85
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
10
Energy
-70
DPE
0.14
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
80
Energy
-40
DPE
2
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
35
Energy
-35
DPE
1
Archetype
Effect
30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%
Gyms & Raids
Power
50
Energy
-33
Duration
2.0s
Damage window
1.1s – 1.4s
DPE
1.52
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-40
DPE
1.75
Archetype
Gyms & Raids
Power
105
Energy
-100
Duration
3.0s
Damage window
1.8s – 2.8s
DPE
1.05
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
110
Energy
-65
DPE
1.69
Archetype
Compare charged moves
140
-100
3.5s
40
10
-33
2.0s
5
90
-50
2.0s
45
45
-33
2.0s
22.5
50
-33
2.0s
25
105
-100
3.0s
35
60
-50
1.5s
40
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Earthquake | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Frustration | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Hydro Cannon | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Muddy Water | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Sludge | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% |
Sludge Wave | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% |
Surf | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Swampert carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Swampert's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Water Gun and Hydro Cannon make up Shadow Swampert's best raid moveset, dealing 16.0 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Swampert for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Shadow Swampert's best PvP moveset?
In Great League, the recommended moveset is Mud Shot with Hydro Cannon and Earthquake. Shadow Swampert's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Shadow Swampert learn in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Swampert can learn 2 fast moves and 7 charged moves. Hydro Cannon is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Shadow Swampert's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Swampert costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.








































