Swampert (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Swampert (disambiguation).

Swampert ラグラージ Laglarge #260
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Water Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mud Fish Pokémon
Abilities Torrent Blue-Striped ----- Damp Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #009 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-013 Almia R— Oblivia R-097 N-137
Height 4'11" Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4'11"/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 180.6 lbs. Imperial 81.9 kg Metric 180.6 lbs./81.9 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Monster and Water 1 groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 3 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 210 Battle Exp.: 2101*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Swampert (Japanese: ラグラージ Laglarge) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves from Marshtomp starting at level 36. It is the final form of Mudkip.

Biology

Physiology

Swampert has a huge cobalt blue-colored body and massive, three-fingered open palms. Swampert has a wide mouth, and three small pointed protrusions from its upper jaw. Two orange gills protrude from round patches on its cheeks, and two large, semiovular black fins rise from the top of its orange eyes on its head. Swampert's tail fin is huge, broad and black. Swampert's underside has white coloration, and its hands and three-toed feet each have orange, ridged portions.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Swampert possesses immense physical strength, with enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. It can apply its strength to its powerful hands to use Hammer Arm. Swampert has powerful vision, enabling it to see even in murky water. It, like many Water-type Pokémon, is a fast swimmer and can swim as fast as a jet ski. Swampert also has the ability to predict storms, sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. As a fully-evolved Pokémon (and the final evolution of a Water-type starter Pokémon), Swampert can learn Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, and Hydro Cannon. It can also learn any attack that its pre-evolutions can learn, albeit stronger.

Behavior

If Swampert senses a storm approaching, it will protect its seaside nest by piling up boulders. Swampert batters down its foes with a swing of its thick, rock-hard arms. It is territorial and protects its family as much as possible.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

Swampert and its evolution family probably live in swamps or other wetlands. Its Pokédex description for FireRed and LeafGreen state that they make nests on beautiful beaches.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

There is a good chance that Swampert eats other Pokémon that live in the swamp lands, like Feebas and Barboach. The parent Swampert of a family may be the ones who hunt, and deliver for their entire family.

In the anime

Swampert in the anime

Major appearances

Swampert first appeared in Abandon Ship. It evolved from a Marshtomp that was living in an abandoned ship ever since it was separated from its trainer Tommy. Since then, it has believed that Tommy abandoned him. When Ash and his friends arrived on the abandoned ship and run into Tommy, they started to get slowly captured by Swampert and trapped in the webbing of his Spinarak partner until only Ash, Brock, Tommy, and Pikachu were left. After getting Swampert to remember and tell him that what happened when the ship got caught in the storm wasn't his fault, Tommy ended up reuniting with Swampert.

Morrison introduced his Swampert to Ash and friends in Saved by the Beldum.

Tucker used his Swampert and Arcanine to battle against Ash's Corphish and Swellow in a Double Battle in Tactics Theatrics!!.

Minor appearances

A Swampert was shown under the ownership of Brendan in his cameo appearance in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. This is to keep in theme with the games of the rival's starter Pokémon having a type-advantage over the player's starter Pokémon (in this case, May's Blaziken). It is shown battling against Rebecca's Tyranitar.

A Swampert appeared in a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty! as one of Pokémon Hunter J's captured Pokémon.

A Swampert is used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A Swampert appeared in Leading a Stray! where it had an antagonistic role.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG032 Swampert Ash's Pokédex Swampert, the Mud Fish Pokémon. Swampert is the evolved form of Marshtomp. It is able to easily drag large stone weighing over 1 ton. It is also able to see through cloudy waters and detect approaching storms with its fin.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP109 Swampert Ash's Pokédex Swampert, the Mud Fish Pokémon. Swampert is a powerful Pokémon that can track even a large ship as well as inflict critical damage to its enemies with one blow.

In the manga

File:Zuzu Swampert.png

Ruby's Swampert, Zuzu

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Zuzu

Ruby's Marshtomp evolved into Swampert from its concussive battles throughout the Ruby & Sapphire arc. With its increased strength and knowledge of the moves Muddy Water and the previously known Earthquake, it proved to be a formidable battler and driving force of the double team of the boy and Sapphire against Maxie and Archie. It also appeared on Ruby's active team in the Emerald arc, but didn't participate in the battle with Emerald's Sceptile.

In the TCG

Main article: Swampert (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Swampert is a member of Team Hydro.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water. Sapphire Swampert predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself. Emerald If it senses the approach of a storm and a tidal wave, it protects its seaside nest by piling up boulders. It swims as fast as a jet ski. FireRed Its arms are rock-hard. With one swing, they can batter down its foe. It makes its nests at beautiful beaches. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Its arms are hard as rock. With one swing, it can break a boulder into pieces. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Marshtomp Emerald None Evolve Marshtomp FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Pal Park HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Marshtomp Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Marshtomp
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 56 Forever Level 6 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Western Cave (79F-88F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Lake Afar (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Oblivia Ruins Dark Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: Soothing Shore (Post-ending)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Swampert	JR Kyushu Train Station	Japan	2012	50	Never

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 535	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/5 ★★☆☆☆	Stamina 5/5 ★★★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 00Start Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 066 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 1010 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 1515 Bide Normal Physical 0000— ——% 10 1616 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15 2020 Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 2525 Mud Bomb Ground Special 06565 08585% 10 3131 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3939 Muddy Water Water Special 09595 08585% 10 4646 Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 5252 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 6161 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 5 6969 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Swampert Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM34	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Swampert Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
	Avalanche‡	Ice	Physical	60	100%	10
	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
	Counter*	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Ice Ball	Ice	Physical	30	90%	20
	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	—	100%	20
	Mud Bomb	Ground	Special	65	85%	10
	Sludge*	Poison	Special	65	100%	20
	Refresh	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100%	20
	Wide Guard	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85%	15
	Yawn	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Swampert in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Swampert in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Swampert Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Hydro Cannon	Water	Special	150	90%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Water Pledge	Water	Special	50	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Swampert can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Swampert cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Swampert Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	—	—%	15
	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Swampert Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
JR Kyushu Event	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
JR Kyushu EventLv.50	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90%	10
A superscript level indicates that Swampert can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Swampert Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Swampert Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 260.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -33.9% Friend Area: Peanut Swamp Phrases 51%-100% HP One swing of my arms will shatter foes! 26%-50% HP Watch out. So far, my health has slipped to half. 1%-25% HP I'm drained... There's not a bit of power left... Level up Hah! I got my level up! My arms have turned harder! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Hah! I got my level up! My arms have turned harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Soak ×3) Loops: 10 Min. exp.: 88 Max. exp.: 158 Browser entry   Swampert attacks by gushing blasts of water from its mouth like a waterfall.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Soak ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Mudkip  Water

Level 16 →

First Evolution Marshtomp  Water  Ground

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Swampert  Water  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Swampert images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Swampert has the highest base stat total of all fully evolved starter Pokémon.
• Swampert and its pre-evolution Marshtomp are the only starter Pokémon to have a 4× weakness against another starter type.
• Swampert is the only fully evolved Template:Type2 starter Pokémon that does not learn Hydro Pump by level up as of Generation V, although it can learn it as Mudkip before evolving.

Origin

Like Mudkip and Marshtomp, Swampert is based on the mudpuppy, axolotl, or mudskipper.

Name origin

Swampert may be a combination of swamp and rampart, expert, or inert.

Laglarge may be a combination of lagoon and large (referring to its size). It may also involve lag, as in "to lag behind," due to its size and weight.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Sumpex French Laggron From lagon and gronder, gros or ground. Korean 대짱이 Daejjang-i Combination of 대 and corruption of 장이. Chinese (Mandarin) 巨沼怪 Jùzhǎoguài Literally "Giant swamp monster". Chinese (Cantonese) 巨沼怪 Geuihjíugwaai Same as Mandarin name.

Related articles

• Zuzu

External links

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