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Swampert's 4x weakness to Grass can be exploited by the likes of Kartana, Tapu Bulu, and Mega Alakazam, and it despises Toxic Spikes from Toxapex putting it on a timer.
Overview. An excellent typing, a plethora of utility moves such as Toxic, Yawn, and Stealth Rock, and good matchups against the tier's entry hazard removers like Excadrill, Tentacruel, and Salamence make Swampert a solid hazard setter. Good matchups against notable threats like Rotom-W, Cobalion, and Raikou contribute to Swampert's great ...
100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. Lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. 30% chance to poison the target. Prevents moves from affecting the user this turn. For 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. User sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. Forces the target to switch to a random ally.
Defensively, Swampert's solid bulk and resistances to Rock and Steel allow it to answer Tyranitar, Metagross, and Aerodactyl; its access to Ice Beam allows it to counter physical Salamence and Flygon; and its immunity to Electric allows it to stop Electric-types like Zapdos and Jolteon that run Hidden Power Ice.
Swampert can run Mirror Coat with Rindo Berry, a set that has the niche of catching big threats by surprise. Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard Y, and many other special attackers can be easily dealt with this way. However, it can be unreliable once your opponents gain knowledge of your use of this set.
Swampert carves out a niche in OU as a blanket special wall with diverse forms of utility that can tank hits from the likes of Dragapult, Galarian Slowking, and Hydreigon. Flip Turn allows it to function as a slow pivot that can directly pressure Defoggers while clawing back momentum.
Overview: While it may look underwhelming at first glance, Swampert is a great utility Pokemon that can be added to many teams. It has solid offensive coverage, great natural bulk, and a wide variety of utility options. It also serves as a solid slow pivot that can enable its teammates.
