This Pokemon GO Mega Swampert raid guide will give information about the Mega Pokemon’s weaknesses and the best counters.
Mega Swampert battles have already begun.
They started on December 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time and will continue to run until January 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
From these raids, you will be able to collect Candies and Mega Energy for Swampert.
If luck is on your side, you may also encounter the shiny version of Swampert from raids.
This article covers everything you need to know about Pokemon GO Mega Swampert raid, including the creature’s weaknesses, counters, and catch CP.
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Pokemon GO Mega Swampert raid weaknesses
As a Water- and Ground-type critter, Mega Swampert is extremely weak to Grass-type attacks.
Therefore, challengers should use Grass-type counters to defeat this raid boss.
Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Swampert raids
15 best Grass-type counters
- Mega Sceptile: Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant
- Kartana: Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
- Mega Venusaur: Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
- Sky Forme Shyamin: Magical Leaf and Grass Knot
- Zarude: Vine Whip and Power Whip
- Rillaboom: Razor Leaf and Grass Knot
- Shadow Torterra: Razor Leaf and Frenzy Plant
- Shadow Venusaur: Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
- Shadow Tangrowth: Vine Whip and Power Whip
- Meowscarada: Leafage and Frenzy Plant
- Roserade: Magical Leaf and Grass Knot
- Decidueye: Magical Leaf and Frenzy Plant
- Chesnaught: Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
- Shadow Meganium: Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
- Shadow Exeggutor: Bullet Seed and Solar Beam
The following search strings will be helpful in finding Grass-type creatures with 2000 CP:
- Grass&@Grass&cp2000-
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Stat spread and moveset of Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO
Below are the stat distribution and moveset of Mega Swampert:
- Combat Power (CP): 43,153
- Attack: 283
- Defense: 218
- Stamina: 22,500 HP
- Fast Attacks: Mud Shot and Water Gun
- Charged Attacks: Sludge, Earthquake, Sludge Wave, Surf, Hydro Cannon, and Muddy Water
You will have 300 seconds to take down Mega Swampert in a Mega raid.
Use the above counters to do so.
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Pokemon GO Mega Swampert raid catch CP
You will be able to encounter and catch Swampert from Mega Swampert.
Therefore, the raid catch CP of the creature is:
- No weather boost: 1,622 CP – 1,699 CP at Level 20 (10/10/10 – 15/15/15 IVs)
- Weather boosted (Sunny and Rain): 2,246 CP – 2,355 CP at Level 25 at Level 25 (10/10/10 – 15/15/15 IVs)
Can Swampert be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, the Swampert you encounter from raids can be shiny.
You can use Candies and Mega Energy to get a Shiny Mega Swampert in the game.
The end.
That is all for everything there is to know about the Mega raids featuring Mega Swampert in the game.
