Last updated: 2026-08-08

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Doubles the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.
A Mega attacker with high usage in Singles. It Mega Evolves with Swampertite and uses Swift Swim to throw around Water/Ground STAB damage. The standard structure is three physical coverage moves from Adamant A150, Earthquake, Wave Crash, and Ice Punch, alongside options like Flip Turn, Stealth Rock, or Yawn.
This analysis is auto-generated by AI based on base stats, typing, and recent-season usage trends. It may differ from the actual competitive environment.
Season: M-5 (2026-08-08)
Moves
Item
Ability
Nature
AP Spreads
Rain Dance Swift Swim Attacker
a rain ace build that sets up rain itself to leverage its ability
Mega Swampert
| HP | 177 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk↑ | 222 | 32 | |
| Def | 130 | - | |
| SpA↓ | 103 | - | |
| SpD | 130 | - | |
| Spe | 122 | 32 |
Max Atk/Spe EVs, あめ状態 the ability that doubles Speed, Swift Swim is a physical attacker build of Mega Swampert that leverages it.Rain Dance to double its Speed, and overwhelming from above with powerful Water moves boosted by rain and broad coverage — its composition.
Waterfall is also recommended
Wave Crash slot, Waterfall is also recommended. It has no recoil damage and an added flinch effect, so customize it to suit your team.
Using the stat boosts from Mega Evolution as a shield, Rain Dance is used to break down the opponent's board with high physical firepower as its main role. Broadening coverage with subweapons like Ice moves, forcing high-power moves from its boosted action speed to aim for a sweep — its role.
Recommended for rain teams
Example Pokémon recommended for rain teams
Mega Swampert is recommended as the ace of a rain team.the ability Drizzle, Mega Swampert can Rain Dance without giving the opponent an opening. Basculegion and Archaludon also pair well as attackers after Mega Swampert is knocked out. What is a rain team?
Weak to Grass types and Sunny Day conditions
Grass types are troublesome since they hit a 4x weakness. Also, にほんばれ状態 halves Water-move damage, and the ability Swift Swim does not activate.When facing a Grass type or when the weather is Sunny Day, don't force it to stay in; instead switch to a Pokémon in reserve.
Example Threats
Stealth Rock + Yawn Hazard Setter
A build that sets up hazards with Stealth Rock and Yawn, then supports its teammates with Flip Turn
Swampert
| HP | 207 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 130 | - | |
| Def↑ | 156 | 32 | |
| SpA | 105 | - | |
| SpD | 112 | 2 | |
| Spe↓ | 72 | - |
Max HP/Def EVs,
Leftovers to secure turns while building up the field — a physically defensive hazard-setter Swampert.Yawn to force the opponent to switch, Stealth Rock to stack up chip damage, setting up a favorable field to support its allies.
Running Roar is also recommended
Protect instead, you can force the opponent to switch outRoar is also a recommended option.Substitute, giving you an edge against opponents who try to counter it.
Using its high physical bulk as a shield, Yawn and Protect to reliably put the opponent to sleep or force a switch — its role is a supporter. With a Nature that lowers Speed to move last, Flip Turn using deploying the next ace safely after tanking the opponent's attack — strong playstyle.
Weak to Grass-type Pokémon
Swampert has a 4x weakness to Grass, so it may be knocked out in one hit before it can set up hazards.Switch to a Pokémon that covers its weaknesses, such as a Fire- or Steel-type, to deal with it.
Example Threats
Doubles-oriented physical attacker
A Double Battle build that uses powerful Water moves, with Speed doubling while the weather is rain
Mega Swampert
| HP | 177 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk↑ | 222 | 32 | |
| Def | 130 | - | |
| SpA↓ | 103 | - | |
| SpD | 130 | - | |
| Spe | 122 | 32 |
With Atk/Spe EVs, and the ability Swift Swim via An ace build that leverages its rising Speed to land physical moves from above Mega Swampert build. The Nature いじっぱり boosts its power, and あめ状態, it pressures opponents heavily with physical Water moves boosted by it.
"Waterfall" and "Rock Slide" are also recommended
Waterfall or Rock Slide has a secondary effect that may cause flinching, so the ability Swift Swim pairs well with Mega Swampert, whose Speed rises through it. Also, adopting Rock Slide, にほんばれ状態 can deal heavy damage to Mega Charizard Y as well.
the weather to あめ状態 by lining it up with an ally that sets, the ace role of dominating the opponent's board with its high Attack. Adopting the powerful spread move in Double Battles, Earthquake, while also weaving in single-target moves that don't hit allies and Protect into the mix, it can play flexibly.
Weak to Grass Types and Harsh Sunlight
Grass types are troublesome because they hit a 4x weakness. Also, にほんばれ状態, Water-type moves deal half damage, and on top of that the ability Swift Swim does not activate. When facing Grass types or when the weather is Harsh Sunlight, Protect or switching, counterattack with a teammate's moves.
Example Threats
Type
Category
Target
Properties
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| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Properties | Target | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giga Impact | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move is used. |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move. |
| Mega Kick | Normal | Phys | 120 | 75 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | An ordinary attacking move. |
| Body Slam | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. If the target has the Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will be sure to hit. |
| Facade | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move’s power is doubled if the user is poisoned, badly poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. Although this move is a physical move, the damage it deals is not halved when the user is burned. |
| Endeavor | Normal | Phys | - | 100 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | Deals damage to the target equal to its remaining HP minus the user’s remaining HP. This move fails if the target’s HP is the same as or lower than the user’s. |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90 | 8 | 1 Foe | The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move is used. | |
| Uproar | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | Sound | Random Foe | The user gains the Uproar status. |
| Round | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100 | 16 | Sound | 1 Foe | If multiple Pokémon use this move in the same turn, the second user onward will act immediately after the first, and the power of the second Round onward will be doubled. |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100 | 12 | Ball | 1 Foe | When a weather condition is present, this move’s power is doubled and its type changes. Harsh sunlight: Fire type. Rain: Water type. Snow: Ice type. Sandstorm: Rock type. |
| Snore | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100 | 16 | Sound | 1 Foe | Can be used only if the user is asleep. Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Yawn | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | 1 Foe | Makes the target drowsy. This move never misses. | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Ally | Boosts the power of an ally’s move by 50% during the turn this move is used. | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | Can be used only if the user is asleep. The user uses one of the other moves it knows at random. | |
| Endure | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | During the turn this move is used, if the user takes damage from a move that would knock it out, it will endure the hit with 1 HP. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before. | |
| Scary Face | Normal | Stat | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 2 stages. | |
| Protect | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before. | |
| Substitute | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The user loses 1/4 of its max HP to create a substitute. The substitute will be hit by moves instead of the user, and it will vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4 of the user’s max HP. | |
| Screech | Normal | Stat | - | 85 | 20 | Sound | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Defense stat by 2 stages. |
| Roar | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Sound | 1 Foe | If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is replaced by one of those Pokémon at random. |
| Wave Crash | Water | Phys | 120 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move. |
| Liquidation | Water | Phys | 85 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 20% chance of lowering the target’s Defense stat by 1 stage. |
| Dive | Water | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user gains the Submerged status on the turn this move is used, then attacks on the following turn. |
| Waterfall | Water | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 20% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Flip Turn | Water | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | After attacking, the user switches out of battle to be replaced by another party Pokémon. |
| Hydro Cannon | Water | Spec | 150 | 90 | 8 | 1 Foe | The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move is used. | |
| Hydro Pump | Water | Spec | 110 | 80 | 8 | 1 Foe | An ordinary attacking move. | |
| Muddy Water | Water | Spec | 90 | 85 | 12 | All Foes | Has a 30% chance of lowering targets’ accuracy by 1 stage. | |
| Surf | Water | Spec | 90 | 100 | 16 | All | This move’s power is doubled against targets that have the Submerged status. | |
| Water Pulse | Water | Spec | 60 | 100 | 20 | Pulse | 1 Foe | Has a 20% chance of confusing the target. |
| Chilling Water | Water | Spec | 50 | 100 | 20 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Attack stat by 1 stage. | |
| Whirlpool | Water | Spec | 35 | 85 | 16 | 1 Foe | Gives the target the Bound status. This move’s power is doubled if the target has the Submerged status. | |
| Aqua Ring | Water | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | The user gains the Aqua Ring status. | |
| Rain Dance | Water | Stat | - | - | 8 | Whole Field | Summons rain for 5 turns. | |
| Stone Edge | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80 | 8 | 1 Foe | This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90 | 12 | All Foes | Has a 30% chance of making targets flinch. | |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95 | 16 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage. | |
| Smack Down | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100 | 16 | 1 Foe | If the target is off the ground, it gains the Landed status. This move can hit a target that has the Sky-High status. | |
| Ancient Power | Rock | Spec | 60 | 100 | 8 | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of boosting the user’s Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats by 1 stage. | |
| Wide Guard | Rock | Stat | - | - | 12 | Ally Side | During the turn this move is used, the user protects its side from moves that target all allies. | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Stat | - | - | 20 | Foe's Side | Gives the opponent’s side the Stealth Rock status. | |
| Poison Jab | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of poisoning the target. |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | Spec | 95 | 100 | 12 | All | Has a 10% chance of poisoning targets. | |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | Ball | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of poisoning the target. |
| Earthquake | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 12 | All | This move’s power is doubled against targets that have the Underground status. When Grassy Terrain is active, this move’s power is halved. | |
| High Horsepower | Ground | Phys | 95 | 95 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | An ordinary attacking move with no additional effect. |
| Dig | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user gains the Underground status on the turn this move is used, then attacks on the following turn. |
| Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move’s power is doubled if the user couldn’t act or its move missed or failed on the previous turn. |
| Bulldoze | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | All | Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 1 stage. When Grassy Terrain is active, this move’s power is halved. | |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85 | 16 | 1 Foe | Gives the target the Bound status. | |
| Earth Power | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage. | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95 | 16 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage. | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target's accuracy by 1 stage. | |
| Ice Punch | Ice | Phys | 75 | 100 | 16 | ContactPunch | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of freezing the target. |
| Avalanche | Ice | Phys | 60 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move’s power is doubled if the target has already dealt damage to the user with a move in the same turn. |
| Blizzard | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70 | 8 | Wind | All Foes | Has a 10% chance of freezing targets. This move never misses in snow. |
| Ice Beam | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of freezing the target. | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95 | 16 | Wind | All Foes | Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 1 stage. |
| Focus Punch | Fighting | Phys | 150 | 100 | 20 | ContactPunch | 1 Foe | This move fails if the user has already taken damage from a move in the same turn. |
| Superpower | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage. |
| Hammer Arm | Fighting | Phys | 100 | 90 | 12 | ContactPunch | 1 Foe | Lowers the user’s Speed stat by 1 stage. |
| Body Press | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The damage dealt by this move is calculated using the user’s Defense stat instead of its Attack stat. |
| Brick Break | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Removes the Light Screen, Reflect, and Aurora Veil statuses on the target’s side. |
| Counter | Fighting | Phys | - | 100 | 20 | Contact | Special | The user retaliates to deal double the damage it took from an opponent’s physical move during the turn this move is used. |
| Low Kick | Fighting | Phys | - | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | The heavier the target, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 20 and 120). |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70 | 8 | Ball | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage. |
| Bulk Up | Fighting | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | Boosts the user’s Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage. | |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | Spec | - | 100 | 20 | Special | The user retaliates to deal double the damage it took from an opponent’s special move during the turn this move is used. | |
| Rest | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | Fully restores the user’s HP and cures any status conditions. The user falls asleep for 2 turns. This move fails if the user’s HP is full. | |
| Amnesia | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | Boosts the user’s Sp. Def stat by 2 stages. | |
| Curse | Ghost | Stat | - | - | 12 | Special | The user loses 1/2 of its max HP to give the target the Cursed status. If the user is not a Ghost-type Pokémon, it lowers the user’s Speed stat by 1 stage and raises its Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage. | |
| Outrage | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100 | 12 | Contact | Random Foe | The user gains the Rampaging status. |
| Knock Off | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move’s power is boosted by 50% if the target is holding an item. Causes the target to lose its held item. |
| Bite | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | ContactBite | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Fling | Dark | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | This move’s power and effects depend on the user’s held item. The held item is lost after this move is used. | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Phys | 100 | 75 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of lowering the target’s Defense stat by 1 stage. |
| Hard Press | Steel | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The more HP the target has left, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 1 and 100). |