Blastoise vs Swampert
Swampert has the higher base stat total (535 vs 530), Blastoise is faster (base Speed 78 vs 60), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Blastoise: 1× at best against Swampert; Swampert: 1× at best against Blastoise).
Water-type starter finals from Kanto and Hoenn.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Blastoise | Swampert |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 79 | 100 (higher) |
| Attack | 83 | 110 (higher) |
| Defense | 100 (higher) | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 105 (higher) | 90 |
| Speed | 78 (higher) | 60 |
| Total | 530 | 535 (higher) |
| Bulk | 284 (higher) | 280 |
Who has the edge?
Blastoise is faster (78 vs 60 base Speed) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (284 vs 280), but Swampert has the higher Attack (110 vs 83).
Blastoise is ahead on
- is faster (78 vs 60 base Speed)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (284 vs 280)
Swampert is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (110 vs 83)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Blastoise: Torrent, Rain Dish; Swampert: Torrent, Damp), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Blastoise has 130 Speed and Swampert has 112, so Blastoise moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Blastoise | Swampert |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 78 | 60 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 130 | 112 |
Type matchup, both ways
Blastoise (Water) attacking Swampert
Water 1×. Using only its own type, Blastoise hits Swampert for 1× with Water moves (normal damage).
Swampert (Water/Ground) attacking Blastoise
Water ½×, Ground 1×. Using only its own types, Swampert hits Blastoise for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and 1× with Ground moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Blastoise: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective).
- Swampert: Grass 4× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Blastoise
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Rain Dish (hidden ability). Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Swampert
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Damp (hidden ability). Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Size, generation and evolution
Blastoise is taller (1.6 m vs 1.5 m for Swampert), and Blastoise is heavier (85.5 kg vs 81.9 kg for Swampert).
| Detail | Blastoise | Swampert |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 85.5 kg | 81.9 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 3 (Hoenn) |
| Evolution line | Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise | Mudkip → Marshtomp → Swampert |
Blastoise (#0009) is a Water-type Shellfish Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise.
Swampert (#0260) is a Water/Ground-type Mud Fish Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Mudkip → Marshtomp → Swampert.
Keep exploring
- Open Blastoise and Swampert in the Compare tool
- Blastoise and Swampert Pokédex pages
- Water type · Water/Ground weaknesses
- Speed tiers