Is Swampert viable in Gen 4 OU?

Swampert is ranked #9 in Gen 4 OU with 20.01% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Swampert in Gen 4 OU?

Gyarados has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 81.1% of 27.086371076583703 relevant encounters. Standard error is 7.5 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Swampert matchup checks ranked in Gen 4 OU?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Swampert was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Swampert counters

Gen 4 OU · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0260 Swampert

WaterGround

USAGE 20.0% #9

ABILITYTorrent

BASE STATS

HP 100

ATK 110

DEF 90

SPA 85

SPD 90

SPE 60

BST535

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Grass

½×

FirePoisonRockSteel

0×

Electric

Moves

Earthquake 88.0% Stealth Rock 83.0% Ice Beam 75.4% Roar 62.0% Waterfall 17.4% Protect 16.7% Ice Punch 15.8% Hydro Pump 13.2%

Items

Leftovers 92.5% Choice Band 3.2% Custap Berry 3.0% Choice Specs 0.4% Rindo Berry 0.3% Light Ball 0.2% Expert Belt 0.1% Life Orb 0.1%

Abilities

Torrent100.0%

Common Teammates

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Explore Swampert + Gyarados teams 51 score Explore Swampert + Latias teams 39 score Explore Swampert + Tyranitar teams 7 score Explore Swampert + Metagross teams 4 score Explore Swampert + Jirachi teams 2 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Swampert + Jirachi 59.6% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Gyarados

WaterFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

27.086

51.1

81.1% Standard error 7.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gyarados Waterfall vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Swampert: 152-180 (37.6 - 44.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Latias

DragonPsychic DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

84.895

38.8

60.1% Standard error 5.31 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Swampert Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Latias: 124-148 (34 - 40.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

62.13

7.1

30.4% Standard error 5.84 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Crunch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Swampert: 240-283 (59.4 - 70%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Metagross

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.901

3.5

43.3% Standard error 9.93 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Metagross Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Swampert: 670-789 (165.8 - 195.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Jirachi

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

52.081

2.2

26.7% Standard error 6.13 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Jirachi Body Slam vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Swampert: 93-110 (23 - 27.2%) -- possible 5HKO

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Ranked #9 with 20.01% usage. Sorted by conservative score.