# Swampert - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Swampert in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Swampert)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Swampert
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Swampert.

## Common Moves
- **Wide Guard**: 80.676%
- **Earth Power**: 72.585%
- **Icy Wind**: 65.280%
- **Protect**: 63.746%
- **Toxic**: 31.819%
- **Waterfall**: 19.572%
- **Scald**: 18.134%
- **Earthquake**: 17.209%
- **Ice Beam**: 14.291%
- **Other**: 16.688%

## Common Abilities
- **Damp**: 55.438%
- **Torrent**: 44.562%

## Common Items
- **Wiki Berry**: 31.883%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 18.741%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 16.746%
- **Aguav Berry**: 12.416%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.113%
- **Groundium Z**: 6.462%
- **Mago Berry**: 4.508%
- **Other**: 2.130%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 61.168%
- **Tapu Koko**: 42.029%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 35.840%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 26.538%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 24.107%
- **Kommo-o**: 21.090%

## FAQ for Swampert in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Swampert?
The most common moves for Swampert are Wide Guard, Earth Power, Icy Wind, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Swampert?
Swampert is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Koko, Gengar-Mega, Tapu Bulu. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Swampert?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Swampert?
The top build for Swampert features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/20/168/68/0`. This configuration accounts for 21.115% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Swampert?
Swampert is most effectively run with the ability **Damp** (55.438%) and the item **Wiki Berry** (31.883%).

### What is the most common role for Swampert?
Based on common item usage (Wiki Berry), Swampert often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Swampert?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Swampert on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Swampert) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Swampert
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*