One of the popular Pokémon in Pokémon Go are Shiny Swampert and its Mega variant, Shiny Mega Swampert. To obtain them, trainers will need to participate in Mega Swampert Raids and defeat and catch him in his Shiny form. Below, we will go through all the steps required to do so.

How to Get Shiny Swampert in Pokémon Go

Participate in Mega Swampert Raids

You can only obtain Shiny Swampert from defeating Mega Swampert in raids. To do so, you should

• Build a strong team with Pokémon that have an advantage over Swampert.
• Gather a squad to defeat the raid boss in a hurry.
• Wait through special events since they have a better chance to produce a Shiny one.

Best Counters Against Mega Swampert

Since Swampert is a Ground/Water type, Grass-type attacks will be most effective on it. The best counters would be the following:

• Kartana with Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade
• Roserade with Razor Leaf and Grass Knot
• Zarude with Vine Whip + Power Whip
• Tangrowth with Vine Whip + Power Whip
• Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed + Frenzy Plant

If you don’t have strong Grass-type Pokémon, you can also use Electric- or Ice-type attacks.

Catching Shiny Swampert

After winning a Mega Swampert Raid, there is a chance to encounter a Shiny Mudkip. If you’re lucky and find a Shiny one, evolve it into Swampert:

• Mudkip → Marshtomp (25 Candy)
• Marshtomp → Swampert (100 Candy)

How to Get Shiny Mega Swampert

Mega Evolution

To evolve Swampert into Mega Swampert, you need:

• 200 Mega Energy for the first Mega Evolution.
• Less Mega Energy (40) for subsequent transformations.

You can obtain Mega Energy by:

• Defeating Mega Swampert in raids.
• Completing special field research tasks during events.
• Receiving bonuses for walking with Swampert as your Buddy.

Not only does Shiny Mega Swampert have a unique appearance but is one of the strongest Water-type Pokémon in the game. Its main advantages are as follows:

• High CP (circa 5,000 at maximum potential).
• Powerful attacks (Water Gun + Hydro Cannon / Earthquake).
• It resists Electric-type moves due to its Ground type.

With its immense power and intimidating Shiny form, Mega Swampert is a top-tier choice for raids and battles both. Join Mega Swampert Raids and gather Mega Energy to recruit this giant to your team and defeat the opposition.