Is Swampert viable in Gen 4 OU?

Swampert is ranked #10 in Gen 4 OU with 17.65% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Swampert in Gen 4 OU?

The best counter for Swampert in Gen 4 OU is Latias with a 69.7% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Swampert include Latias, Tyranitar, Jirachi.

What is the best counter for Swampert in Gen 4 OU?

Latias is the best counter for Swampert in Gen 4 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 69.7% of their encounters.

Swampert counters

Gen 4 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0260 Swampert

WaterGround

USAGE 17.6% #10

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 86.4% Stealth Rock 67.1% Ice Beam 64.2% Roar 43.7% Waterfall 28.8% Ice Punch 27.5% Protect 17.9% Hydro Pump 15.0%

Items

Leftovers 84.3% Choice Band 7.2% Custap Berry 6.1% Choice Specs 0.9% Expert Belt 0.3% Rindo Berry 0.3% Damp Rock 0.3% Light Ball 0.3%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Latias

DragonPsychic DEFENSIVE COUNTER

23.411

69.7% dies 9.50%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Latias counters → Teams with Latias →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

21.01

33.2% dies 10.27%

DAMAGE CALCSand

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

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Jirachi

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK

21.796

24.2% dies 9.17%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Jirachi U-turn vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Swampert: 77-91 (19 - 22.5%) -- possible 6HKO

View Jirachi counters → Teams with Jirachi →

Ranked #10 with 17.65% usage. Sorted by reliability score.