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Normally Swampert can be obtained only by evolving a [[Marshtomp]], which, in turn, must be evolved from [[Mudkip]], a starter Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon Ruby]]'', ''[[Pokémon Sapphire|Sapphire]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]''.
Normally Swampert can be obtained only by evolving a [[Marshtomp]], which, in turn, must be evolved from [[Mudkip]], a starter Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon Ruby]]'', ''[[Pokémon Sapphire|Sapphire]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]''.


Swampert has high Attack and the highest Hit Points of all starter final evolutions complemented by above-average defenses, although its Speed is low. It is extremely versatile due to its typing; however, Swampert's Special Attack is lower than its Attack, so it is more powerful using physical moves than special moves. In the fourth generation, Swampert is able to use its Torrent ability to power up its Water-type attacks far more effectively, since there are now physical Water-type attacks. Swampert has the highest stat totals of any starter final evolution and is currently the most frequently used starter evolution in competitive battling. Swampert's semi-unique typing of water and ground (shared only by Marshtomp, Barboach, Whiscash, Quagsire, Wooper and [[Gastrodon]]), has only one weakness- grass type.
Swampert has high Attack and the highest Hit Points of all starter final evolutions complemented by above-average defenses, although its Speed is low. It is extremely versatile due to its typing; however, Swampert's Special Attack is lower than its Attack, so it is more powerful using physical moves than special moves. In the fourth generation, Swampert is able to use its Torrent ability to power up its Water-type attacks far more effectively, since there are now physical Water-type attacks. Swampert has the highest stat totals of any starter final evolution and is currently the most frequently used starter evolution in competitive battling. Swampert's semi-unique typing of water and ground (shared only by Marshtomp, Barboach, Whiscash, Quagsire, Wooper and [[Gastrodon]]), has only one weakness- grass type.Most people think that Empolion and Swampert are the toughest starters because of their type.


In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]'', Swampert is one of the members of Team Hydro, along with a [[Feraligatr]] and a [[Blastoise]].
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]'', Swampert is one of the members of Team Hydro, along with a [[Feraligatr]] and a [[Blastoise]].

Revision as of 00:08, 4 May 2007

Swampert
File:Swampert.png
National Pokédex
Marshtomp - Swampert (#260) - Poochyena
Hoenn Pokédex
Marshtomp - Swampert (#009) - Poochyena
Japanese nameLaglarge
Evolves fromMarshtomp
Evolves intoNone
GenerationThird
SpeciesMud Fish Pokémon
TypeWater / Ground
Height4 ft 11 in (1.50 m)
Weight181.0 pounds (82.1 kg)
AbilityTorrent

Swampert (ラグラージ, Ragurāji, Laglarge in original Japanese language versions) are one of the Template:Pokenum fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Swampert in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.[2] Swampert is the stage two evolution of one of the three Hoenn starter Pokémon, evolving from Mudkip.

This Pokémon's name comes from swamp, a place where many Water and Ground-type Pokémon would likely be found, and rampart, meaning a fortification, which probably refers to its habit of piling up boulders to protect itself (see "Characteristics" below). It could also come from the word expert, as it is very capable in a swamplike area.

Physical Appearance

Swampert's appearance is inspired from the real world mudskipper. It has a long blue body with a lighter blue underbelly. It has four appendages that are a cross between legs and fins. With these, it sometimes stands upright on its hind legs, and at other times is on all fours like a quadrupedal animal. Each has an orange oval on it. Swampert has large, fan-shaped fins above its eyes and a huge axe-like fin growing out of its behind as a prosaic tail would. It also has a pair of orange gills on either side of its face.

Biological characteristics

Swampert is a diurnal Pokémon with an affinity to water. Thus it lives and makes its nest offshore on various beaches. It has various abilities that allow it to live without fear of being targeted as prey. Its three fins sense subtle changes in the sounds and patterns of ocean waves and tidal winds to predict the oncoming of storms and tidal waves, respectively. Its great strength, allowing it to procure and drag boulders that can weigh a ton, lets it pile up boulders around its beach nest in order to weather the storms that it may predict. Of course, with its strength and its rock-hard arms, it can easily batter down a foe with a single swing.

Other talents include its powerful vision, able to see through even the depths of murky water, allowing Swampert to live in a swamp or marshland environment, and its amazing swimming ability, making it faster in water than a jet ski. Its speed is comparable to Poliwrath.

In the video games

Normally Swampert can be obtained only by evolving a Marshtomp, which, in turn, must be evolved from Mudkip, a starter Pokémon in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.

Swampert has high Attack and the highest Hit Points of all starter final evolutions complemented by above-average defenses, although its Speed is low. It is extremely versatile due to its typing; however, Swampert's Special Attack is lower than its Attack, so it is more powerful using physical moves than special moves. In the fourth generation, Swampert is able to use its Torrent ability to power up its Water-type attacks far more effectively, since there are now physical Water-type attacks. Swampert has the highest stat totals of any starter final evolution and is currently the most frequently used starter evolution in competitive battling. Swampert's semi-unique typing of water and ground (shared only by Marshtomp, Barboach, Whiscash, Quagsire, Wooper and Gastrodon), has only one weakness- grass type.Most people think that Empolion and Swampert are the toughest starters because of their type.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Swampert is one of the members of Team Hydro, along with a Feraligatr and a Blastoise.

In the anime

Swampert made its first initial appearance in AG032, living in an abandoned ship after getting separated from its trainer.

Morrison, one of Ash's two rivals in the Hoenn Pokémon League, also used a Swampert in his match against him.

Tucker, the Frontier Brain of the Battle Dome used a Swampert along with an Arcanine in a Double Battle against Ash.

In other media

File:Swampert TCG.jpg
Swampert in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Swampert's card appearances were in the following sets as Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon:

  • EX Ruby and Sapphire
  • EX Team Magma vs. Team Aqua (as a ground-type Swampert EX)
  • EX Emerald
  • EX Crystal Guardians (as ground-type)

Ex Crystal Guardians, as Swampert ex

References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
  1. ^ "Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2006-02-28.
  2. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
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