Swampert

#9 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Mud Fish Pokémon

Swampert

#9 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Mud Fish Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

100

310

404

Attack

110

202

350

Defense

166

306

Sp. Atk

157

295

Sp. Def

166

306

Speed

112

240

Total

535

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Marshtomp

Poochyena

Normal

Shiny

Swampert

Mud Fish Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

81.9 kg (180.6 lbs)

Abilities

Torrent

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Swampert takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

4×

Resists

0×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	3 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	241

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Monster Water 1
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Mudkip #7	Level 16	Marshtomp #8
Marshtomp #8	Level 36	Swampert #9

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Growls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK.
Start	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.
Start	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.
6	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.
10	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.
15	Bide	Physical	-	-	10	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
16	Mud Shot	Physical	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
20	Foresight	Status	-	-	40	Negates the foe’s efforts to heighten evasiveness.
25	Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
31	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
39	Muddy Water	Special	95	85	10	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
46	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
52	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
61	Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	Gains power if the user’s HP is lower than the foe’s HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

		Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM07	Waterfall	Special	80	100	15	Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
HM08	Dive	Special	60	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.