Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Mega Swampert is a water/ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 635 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 70) and a physical attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Mega Swampert. Build around what Mega Swampert actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Mega Swampert takes super-effective damage from Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Mega Swampert into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (150)
- Lowest stat
- Speed (70)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 70)
- BST
- 635 (legendary-grade for the format)
Mega Swampert is a water/ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 635 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 70) and a physical attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Mega Swampert. Build around what Mega Swampert actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Mega Swampert
Mega Swampert is the Mud Fish Pokémon a Water/Ground type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 635 with Swift Swim as its ability.
What is Mega Swampert weak to?
Mega Swampert is a Water/Ground-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Grass. It resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel. It is immune to Electric.
How to counter Mega Swampert
To counter Mega Swampert in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Grass moves and can withstand its Water/Ground STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Mega Swampert in competitive teams
Mega Swampert can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Mega Swampert on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
