Swampert Best Moveset – Pokémon Go

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Pokémon Go recently held a Community Day Classic, celebrating a past Community Day Pokémon. Mudkip was the star of the show, with its pink shiny variant getting an increased spawn rate during the event.

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Best moves for Swampert in Pokémon Go

Swampert has a lot of great moves, but its best moves match its typing (Water and Ground).

Note: Moves with an asterisk (*) benefit from Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB) and will deal increased damage.

Swampert's best offensive moves

Charged/QuickMove NameMove TypeDamageEPSDPS
QuickMud Shot*Ground511.710
ChargedHydro Cannon*Water90-26.356.8

Swampert's best defensive moves

Charged/QuickMove NameMove TypeDamageEPSDPS
QuickMud Shot*Ground511.710
ChargedHydro Cannon*Water90-26.356.8

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All possible Swampert moves in Pokémon Go

Quick Attacks

Move NameMove TypeDamageEPSDPS
Mud Shot*Ground511.710
Water Gun*Water51012

Charged Attacks

Move NameMove TypeDamageEPSDPS
Earthquake*Ground140-27.846.7
Sludge WavePoison110-31.334.4
Surf*Water65-29.445.9
Muddy Water*Water50-1527.3
Hydro Cannon* (Elite TM)Water90-26.356.8
Frustration (Shadow move)Normal10-16.55
Return (Purified move)Normal35-47.150

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