Is Swampert-Mega viable in Gen 8 National Dex?

Swampert-Mega is ranked #29 in Gen 8 National Dex with 6.65% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Swampert-Mega in Gen 8 National Dex?

The best counter for Swampert-Mega in Gen 8 National Dex is Tapu Koko with a 19.1% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Swampert-Mega include Tapu Koko, Landorus-Therian.

What is the best counter for Swampert-Mega in Gen 8 National Dex?

Tapu Koko is the best counter for Swampert-Mega in Gen 8 National Dex, KOing or forcing it out in 19.1% of their encounters.

Swampert-Mega counters

Gen 8 National Dex · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0260 Swampert-Mega

WaterGround

USAGE 6.7% #29

BASE STATS

HP 100

ATK 150

DEF 110

SPA 95

SPD 110

SPE 70

BST635

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Grass

½×

FirePoisonRockSteel

0×

Electric

Moves

Earthquake 99.9% Ice Punch 84.9% Waterfall 63.4% Flip Turn 57.4% Superpower 34.0% Liquidation 33.9% Substitute 8.3% Darkest Lariat 4.7%

Items

Swampertite 100.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Tapu Koko

ElectricFairy SOFT CHECK

20.476

19.1% dies 8.69%

DAMAGE CALCElectric Terrain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Koko Grass Knot (100 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Swampert-Mega: 392-464 (97 - 114.8%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

21.277

1.1% dies 2.29%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Swampert-Mega: 180-213 (44.5 - 52.7%) -- 21.5% chance to 2HKO

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Ranked #29 with 6.65% usage. Sorted by reliability score.