Pokemon Go Swampert: Best moveset for PvP and Raids

Daniel Megarry
Swampert in Pokemon Go

If you’ve just evolved a Swampert in Pokemon Go, you might be wondering what its best moveset is and whether it’s any good for PvP Battles. Let’s go over it’s best kit for both PvP and Raid content.

Mudkip is a fan-favorite Water-type Starter from Generation 3, and it evolves into the Water/Ground-type Swampert. Considering Swampert has an excellent type and the ability to Mega Evolve, it’s a great Pokemon to have in one’s roster.

Swampert also performs admirably in the Go Battle League even after many seasons. With plenty of different moves at its disposal, it can be difficult to know the optimal moveset for Swampert in both PvP and Raid content.

Below, you’ll find out the best moveset to teach Swampert in Pokemon Go, as well as some tips on why these moves works so well together.


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Swampert in Pokemon Go

All moves Swampert can learn in Pokemon Go

Swampert can learn a total of two Fast Moves and five Charged Moves (not including Return) in Pokemon Go, which we’ve listed below:

Swampert Fast Moves

  • Mud Shot (Ground/STAB)
  • Water Gun (Water/STAB)

Swampert Charged Moves

  • Earthquake (Ground/STAB)
  • Hydro Cannon (Water/STAB)
  • Muddy Water (Water/STAB)
  • Sludge Wave (Poison)
  • Surf (Water/STAB)

Pokemon Go Swampert best PvP moveset

One of the best movesets that Swampert can learn in Pokemon Go is Mud Shot as a Fast Move with Hydro Cannon and Earthquake as a Charged Move.

Although Water Gun deals more damage than Mud Shot, the latter is the superior Fast Move because it has very high energy generation that gives Swampert much more frequent access to its excellent Charged Moves.

The Community Day-exclusive Charged Move, Hydro Cannon, is pretty much essential for Swampert as it combines low cost with high STAB damage. If you can afford a second option, go with Earthquake for extra coverage.

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Pokemon Go Swampert best Raid moveset

For Raid content, trainers should equip Swampert with Water Gun as the Fast Move with Hydro Cannon and Earthquake as the Charged Moves.

Swampert can work fairly well as a Water-type attacker in Raid content, with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon allowing it to deal out some great damage.

Earthquake can help round out its kit a bit, as it’s just a great Ground-type move overall.

That’s everything you need to know about Swampert’s best moveset for PvP and Raid content in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check our list of every Legendary in Pokemon Go or the overall Best Pokemon in the mobile game. Additionally, you can look over our list of the Top Attackers, Defenders, and PvP Champions.