Is Swampert

Is Swampert A STRONG Pokemon NOW? Swampert Competitive Analysis ft. Foofootoo

Sam: Continuing new series with JAWN analysing Pokemon in competitive formats in gen 7. Check Community tab for poll, Blastoise missed its chance.

Sam:
Typing / stats / ability / moves

Typing: Water/Ground
Stats:
HP		100	-> 100
Atk		110	-> 150
Def		90	-> 110
SpA		85	-> 95
SpD		90	-> 110
Spe		60	-> 70

Ability: Torrent / Damp	-> Swift Swim

John:
Moves:
Attacking: Waterfall, Ice Punch, Earthquake, Superpower, Scald
Utility: Stealth Rock, Roar
Set Up: Rain Dance, Power-Up Punch, Curse

Sam:
Singles
Set 1:
Swampert @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Scald
- Roar

John:
Set 2:
Swampert @ Swampertite
Ability: Damp
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Stealth Rock

Sam:
Doubles
Swampert @ Swampertite
Ability: Damp
EVs: 116 HP / 252 Atk / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Protect

Sam:
But to really understand how strong a Pokemon is, we need to compare it to other pokemon to see whether it has its own niche.

John:
In terms of offensive Water/Ground types:
Seismitoad
- Slightly faster, Water Absorb, Knock Off (& other special coverage...)
- Slightly bulkier and stronger, Roar
(could compare to gastro - has recovery but no rocks, better ability but weaker and no roar)

Sam:
In terms of rain sweeper:
Ludicolo/Kingdra
- Grass STAB, special/STAB Draco, special
- Bulkier, more utility, PuP set up, physical (best in class by far!!!)

Swampert is a great example of a mega done right. A decent Pokemon with a couple of cool sets, but the mega completely changes its role (physical rain sweeper) and becomes the best at that role by far!

Overall