Competitive Information for Swampert [Ruby/Sapphire]
Water / Ground
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's Water-type attacks have 1.5x power.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Swampert? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Get ready to meet Swampert, the lit Water and Ground-typed Pokémon! It's a sight to see Swampert out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Grass. Discover how Swampert excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Leftovers / Salac Berry
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hydro Pump / Surf
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Refresh
Ready for single battles? Swampert is a stupendous Special Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using overwhelming special moves. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Swampert last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Swampert's water-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Salac Berry equipped to it, raises Swampert's speed by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Salac Berry gets consumed.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. Power doubles against dive).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Swampert this turn).
◆ Refresh is a status move (Swampert cures its burn, poison, or paralysis).
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Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Mud Shot
- Double-Edge / Return
- Brick Break / Seismic Toss
- Rock Slide / Rollout
Swampert makes an an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to overwhelm foes with lethal physical attacks. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Swampert's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Swampert recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Swampert's water-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Mud Shot is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Swampert's level).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Swampert? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Mud Shot
- Rock Slide / Rollout
- Double-Edge / Return
- Brick Break / Seismic Toss
Swampert shows a decent Physical Sweeper prowess in double battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical moves. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Swampert's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Swampert recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Swampert's water-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Mud Shot is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Swampert's level).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Swampert can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Swampert.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Swampert can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Swampert
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Defense curl + Ice ball
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Torrent + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Swampert's stats
- Curse
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Swampert
- Earthquake
- Focus Punch
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Refresh
- Rest
- Roar
- Substitute
- Surf
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Swampert in Ruby and Sapphire
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/4/252/0/252/ )
- Rash Nature ( 0/4/0/252/0/252/ )
- Optimize Swampert's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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