Pokemon Of The Week #4: Swampert

Subject: Pokemon Of The Week #4: Swampert Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:51 pm

Swampert, the mud fish pokemon. Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water. Swampert predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself.

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Overview:

Swampert's a blessed Pokémon. For a start, its type combination is wonderful. From the perspective of a Ground type, the Water typing sheds its Ice and Water weaknesses; and from the perspective of a Water type, the Ground typing gives it an Electric immunity. The only negative to come out of this is a quadruple Grass weakness, and with the additions of Grass Knot and Energy Ball, this weakness is a bit more exploitable than it was in the past generation.

All-round, its stats are good, Speed aside. Strong Base Stats in both defences and a strong HP stat makes it an ideal defensive Pokémon, fitting the moniker “Bulky Water” to a tee.

In short, swampert makes a great addition to any team that needs SR support and a pokemon that can really roar away the competition.

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Ability:

~Torrent: boosts the power of Water moves by 50% when Swampert's HP falls to 33% of less. Being a slow defensive Pokémon, it doesn't get all that much out of this ability. By the time it's activated, Swampert is usually within KO range; but on the odd chances it does get to use this ability, it's a nice little bonus.

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In-Game Stats:

Type: Water / Ground
Ability: Torrent
EXP At LV 100: 1,059,860 = Medium Slow
Height: 4'11
Weight: 180.6 lbs
Catch Rate: 45

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Pokedex Info:

Hoenn: 009
National: 260
Pokedex Color: Blue

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Gender Ratio:

Male: 87.5%
Female: 12.5%
Egg Groups: Monster / Water 1

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Pokedex Entries:

Gen I: Not Available

Gen II: Not Available

Gen III:

Ruby:Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water.

Sapphire: Swampert predicts storms by sensing subtle differences in the sounds of waves and tidal winds with its fins. If a storm is approaching, it piles up boulders to protect itself.

Emerald: If it senses the approach of a storm and a tidal wave, it protects its seaside nest by piling up boulders. It swims as fast as a jet ski.

Fire Red / Leaf Green: Its arms are rock-hard. With one swing, they can batter down its foe. It makes its nests at beautiful beaches.

Gen IV:

Diamond / Pearl / Platinum: It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.

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In-Game Locations:

Gen I: Fire Red / Leaf Green: Trade

Gen II: Not Available

Gen III: Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald: Evolve Mudkip

Gen IV: Diamond / Pearl / Platinum: Pal Park

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Base Stats:

HP: 100
Atk: 110
Def: 90
SpA: 85
SpD: 90
Spe: 60
Total: 535

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Type Match-Up:

Weak to:

Grass : 4×

Resistant to:

Poison : ½×
Rock : ½×
Steel : ½×
Fire : ½×

Immune to:

Electric : 0×

Normal effectivness

Normal : 1×
Fighting : 1×
Flying : 1×
Ground : 1×
Bug : 1×
Ghost : 1×
Water : 1×
Psychic : 1×
Ice : 1×
Dragon : 1×
Dark : 1×

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Moves learnt:

Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3

Start Growl Normal Status — 100% 40 Cute 2

Start Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3

Start Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25 Cute 3

6 Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3

10 Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25 Cute 3

15 Bide Normal Physical — —% 10 Tough 2

16 Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15 Tough 2

20 Foresight Normal Status — —% 40 Smart 1

25 Mud Bomb Ground Special 65 85% 10 Smart 0
31 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 3

39 Muddy Water Water Special 95 85% 10 Tough 2

46 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0
52 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 Tough 2

61 Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Tough 2

69 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10 Cool 2

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TM / HM List:

TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 1

TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beauty 2

TM05 Roar Normal Status — 100% 20 Cool 2

TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 85% 10 Smart 2

TM07 Hail Ice Status — —% 10 Beauty 2

TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special — 100% 15 Smart 1

TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 95 100% 10 Beauty 2

TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120 70% 5 Beauty 2

TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 Cool 2

TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 Tough 2

TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2

TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 Tough 2

TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2

TM28 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 Smart 1

TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 3

TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Cool 2

TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 50 80% 10 Smart 2

TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2

TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2

TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 Cute 2

TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 Cool 2

TM56 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 Tough 1

TM58 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 2

TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 Beauty 2

TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 Tough 2

TM72 Avalanche Ice Physical 60 100% 10 Cool 2

TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 Cool 2

TM78 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Beauty 2

TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Tough 3

TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 3

TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2

TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 90% 15 Cute 2

TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 1

HM03 Surf Water Special 95 100% 15 Beauty 2

HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3

HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 Tough 2

HM07 Waterfall Water Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3

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Subject: Re: Pokemon Of The Week #4: Swampert Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:59 pm

Here are some move sets for Swampert.

Mixpert

Swampert@Leftovers
Ability - Torrent
Nature - Relaxed
Ev's
252 HP / 182 Sp. Atk / 70 Def
Moves
- Stealth Rock
- Surf
- EQ
- Ice Beam

Not my Fav Swamp, but it does get the job done great. When used right, this Swamp can and will be a sweeping lead. With it's high defense stats, it can survive several Physical hits. Another noticeable thing about this Swamp, is it's Stalling powers. I would recommend this to people who want a great lead, but only to people who have experience with this kind of lead.

PhysicalPert

Swampert@Leftovers
Ability - Torrent
Nature - Impish
Ev's
252 HP / 182 Atk / 70 Def
Moves
- Stealth Rock
- Waterfall
- EQ
- Ice Punch

Now this is my fav Swamp. This Swamp can take the same hits as the Mixpert, but can dish out more damage due to Swamp's high attack. One very good think about this Swamp is the fact that its STAB move also has a chance to make the opponent flinch. Over all this Swamp Makes a great lead. I would highly recommend this Swamp for new players, and people who want a powerful Physical attacker.

Cursepert

Swampert@Leftovers
Ability - Torrent
Nature - Careful
Ev's
252 HP / 136 Def / 120 Sp. Def
Moves
- Curse
- Waterfall
- EQ
- Ice Punch

This is pretty much the same as the PhysicalPert, except the fact that this thing can stall so much better because of Swamp's higher Def and Sp.Def stats. With this Swamp, you want to try and get as many Curses up as possible, then just start sweeping. They only downside is the fact that every time you use curse, is lowers your speed, even though it had little speed to begin with. This is a great Swamp for people looking with a little something special for their team.

Roarpert

Swampert@Leftovers
Ability - Torrent
Nature - Impish
Ev's
252 HP / 182 Atk / 70 Def
Moves
- Stealth Rock
- Waterfall
- EQ
- Roar

I can't believe that I forgot about this one. Roarpert is a awesome strategy. Here is how it works, you want to set up SR, then Roar, and keep Roaring until you are dead, or you run out of PP. I have never used it, but I have seen it been used before, and is effective. Well, that is all I can think of as of right now, if you have any comments, just post them.

Subject: Re: Pokemon Of The Week #4: Swampert Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:17 pm

Yeah uh brawler you need to edit, you said "Pokedes"........ just so you're aware

Posts : 233 Join date : 2009-05-31 Age : 27 Location : UK

This is awesome, may I suggest a Pokemon for Next Week ?

Subject: Re: Pokemon Of The Week #4: Swampert Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:19 am

Acee wrote:: This is awesome, may I suggest a Pokemon for Next Week ?

Do i need to enlarge the red letters at the bottom of my post?

Posts : 233 Join date : 2009-05-31 Age : 27 Location : UK

brawler1235 wrote:

Acee wrote:: This is awesome, may I suggest a Pokemon for Next Week ?

Do i need to enlarge the red letters at the bottom of my post?

Sigh...Maybe. But I was Wondering if you could do Gallade.

EDIT: Boy I am a twat, sorry lol.

Subject: Re: Pokemon Of The Week #4: Swampert Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:24 am

Acee wrote:

brawler1235 wrote:

Acee wrote:: This is awesome, may I suggest a Pokemon for Next Week ?

Do i need to enlarge the red letters at the bottom of my post?

Sigh...Maybe. But I was wondering If you could do Gallade.

No. I can't. Please look for the topic pokemon of the week comments,questions and suggestions before you say anything more.

Subject: Re: Pokemon Of The Week #4: Swampert Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:33 am

Great POTW of the week guys, really informative and stuff.

But 1 thing - I KNOW that the overview section was copied from Serebii. :lol:

» Pokemon of the Week #2: Jirachi
» Pokemon Of The Week #3: Blissey
» Lead swampert sweeps whole team.