Shadow Swampert Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Shadow Swampert Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Swampert can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Shadow Swampert level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Water Gun
Hydro Cannon
16.04
192.6
934.9s
13.39
2
Mud Shot
Hydro Cannon
15.99
191.9
938.2s
13.24
3
Water Gun
Surf
13.58
163.0
1104.7s
11.26
4
Mud Shot
Surf
13.23
158.9
1133.5s
11.01
5
Water Gun
Earthquake
13.02
156.2
1152.5s
10.77
6
Mud Shot
Earthquake
12.70
152.5
1181.0s
10.54
7
Water Gun
Muddy Water
11.82
141.9
1268.7s
9.83
8
Mud Shot
Muddy Water
11.41
137.0
1314.3s
9.46
9
Water Gun
Sludge
11.27
135.3
1330.6s
9.36

10
Mud Shot
Sludge
10.82
129.9
1386.2s
8.97

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Shadow Swampert Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Shadow Swampert in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#68 of 1141 · A Tier

Mud Shot

Hydro Cannon

Earthquake

Ultra League

#95 of 841 · B Tier

Mud Shot

Hydro Cannon

Earthquake

Master League

#117 of 405 · C Tier

Mud Shot

Hydro Cannon

Earthquake

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

These Shadow Swampert moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Muddy Water

Water type

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Shadow Swampert Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Swampert can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ground- and Water-type damage. Mud Shot and Water Gun match Shadow Swampert's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Mud Shot

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Electric
Poison
Rock
Steel
Resisted by: Grass
Flying (0.39×)
Bug

Water Gun

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Compare fast moves

Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
8
Water Gun
5
5
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Mud Shot	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Water Gun	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Shadow Swampert Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Swampert can learn 6 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ground-, Water-, and Poison-type damage. Earthquake, Hydro Cannon, Muddy Water, and Surf match Shadow Swampert's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Earthquake

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

140

Energy

-100

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.6s – 3.4s

DPE

1.4

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

120

Energy

-65

DPE

1.85

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Electric
Poison
Rock
Steel
Resisted by: Grass
Flying (0.39×)
Bug

Hydro Cannon

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 1.7s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Muddy Water

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.7s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

Effect

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Sludge

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.1s – 1.4s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.75

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Fairy
Resisted by: Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
Steel (0.39×)

Sludge Wave

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

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Fairy
Resisted by: Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
Steel (0.39×)

Surf

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.2s – 1.4s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Water
Grass
Dragon

Compare charged moves

Earthquake
140
-100
3.5s
40
Hydro Cannon
90
-50
2.0s
45
Muddy Water
45
-33
2.0s
22.5
Sludge
50
-33
2.0s
25
Sludge Wave
105
-100
3.0s
35
Surf
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%
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

Frequently 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 6 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.

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