Swampert vs Empoleon
Swampert has the higher base stat total (535 vs 530), they have the same Speed (112 at Level 50), and Swampert’s Ground moves hit Empoleon for 2×, while Empoleon’s own types do 1× damage to Swampert.
Water-type starter finals from Hoenn and Sinnoh.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Swampert | Empoleon |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 (higher) | 84 |
| Attack | 110 (higher) | 86 |
| Defense | 90 (higher) | 88 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 | 111 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 101 (higher) |
| Speed | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 535 (higher) | 530 |
| Bulk | 280 (higher) | 273 |
Who has the edge?
Swampert has the higher Attack (110 vs 86), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (280 vs 273), and hits Empoleon for 2× with its Ground moves, but Empoleon has the higher Sp. Atk (111 vs 85).
Swampert is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (110 vs 86)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (280 vs 273)
- hits Empoleon for 2× with its Ground moves
Empoleon is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (111 vs 85)
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 (Swampert: Torrent, Damp; Empoleon: Torrent, Competitive), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Swampert and Empoleon both reach 112 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Swampert | Empoleon |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 60 | 60 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 112 | 112 |
Type matchup, both ways
Swampert (Water/Ground) attacking Empoleon
Water ½×, Ground 2×. Using only its own types, Swampert hits Empoleon for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and 2× with Ground moves (super effective).
Empoleon (Water/Steel) attacking Swampert
Water 1×, Steel ½×. Using only its own types, Empoleon hits Swampert for 1× with Water moves (normal damage) and ½× with Steel moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Swampert: Grass 4× (super effective).
- Empoleon: Electric 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
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.
Empoleon
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Competitive (hidden ability). Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Size, generation and evolution
Empoleon is taller (1.7 m vs 1.5 m for Swampert), and Empoleon is heavier (84.5 kg vs 81.9 kg for Swampert).
| Detail | Swampert | Empoleon |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 81.9 kg | 84.5 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Mudkip → Marshtomp → Swampert | Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon |
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.
Empoleon (#0395) is a Water/Steel-type Emperor Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon.
Keep exploring
- Open Swampert and Empoleon in the Compare tool
- Swampert and Empoleon Pokédex pages
- Water/Ground weaknesses · Water/Steel weaknesses
- Speed tiers