Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Swampert

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Swampert.

WaterGround
Swampert Pokémon sprite

Swampert

#0260

Quick answer

Grass is the strongest answer because both Water and Ground are weak to Grass, creating a 4x weakness. Use reliable attackers that can apply that type safely.

Best move types

Grass×4

Biggest weakness

Grass×4

Type matchup table

Grass type iconGrass4x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0x

Recommended practical counters

Leafeon Pokémon sprite

Leafeon

#0470

Resists both STABsBudget option
Grass
  • Deals 4x damage with Grass-type attacks
  • Has STAB Grass-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Water 0.5x, Ground 0.5x STAB attacks
Best typeGrass×4

Safe into Water 0.5x, Ground 0.5x

110 offense · 95 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Grass×4

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Grass type page

Counter notes for Swampert

  • Swampert's Water / Ground typing makes Grass the cleanest answer because it reaches 4x damage. Its 60 base Speed means very slow counters still need enough bulk to take a hit first.
  • Because this matchup does not offer many secondary super-effective routes, reliable neutral damage and safe switching matter more after the main weakness is covered.
  • Known abilities include Torrent and Damp. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Water / Ground unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Swampert has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Water / Ground matchup.

What not to use

Electric×0Fire×0.5Poison×0.5Rock×0.5Steel×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Swampert weakness chartSwampert PokédexWater / Ground countersGrass type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Swampert?

Swampert is best countered by Pokémon that can use Grass (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Water / Ground STAB attacks. Because this is a 4x weakness, even moderate attackers can create pressure if they can enter safely.

What type is best against Swampert?

Grass is the strongest attacking type against Swampert, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

Does Swampert only have one weakness?

Yes. From typing alone, Swampert only has one super-effective weakness: Grass. That makes defensive safety and reliable access to that attacking type especially important.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Swampert counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Swampert?

Avoid relying on Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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