Swimmer (Trainer class)

A Swimmer is a type of Pokémon trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. Originally, they only came in male versions, Swimmer♂ (Japanese: かいパンやろう Swimsuit Guy), but in Generation II, female swimmers, Swimmer♀ (Japanese: ビキニのおねえさん Bikini Lady) were introduced.

They specialize in Template:Type2 Pokémon.

Appearance

The Japanese versions show the male Swimmers wearing Speedo. This was changed to shorts in the dubs.

Male Swimmer Sprites

File:GenISwimmer.png Image from Pokémon Red and Blue

File:GSC SwimmerM.png Image from Pokémon Gold and Silver

File:S2 SwimmerM.png Image from Pokémon Stadium 2

File:RSE SwimmerM.png Image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

File:FL SwimmerM.png Image from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

File:DP Swimmer M.png Image from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (Japanese version)

File:DPPSwimmerMUS.png Image from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (American version)

Female Swimmer Sprites

File:GSCSwimmerFJP.png Image from Pokémon Gold and Silver (Japanese version)

File:GSC SwimmerF.png Image from Pokémon Gold and Silver (American version)

File:S2 SwimmerF.png Image from Pokémon Stadium 2

File:RSE SwimmerF.png Image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

File:FL SwimmerF.png Image from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

File:DP Swimmer F.png Image from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga, a Feebas-hunting Swimmer appears in PS208. When Ruby accidentally crashes into his trap laid for the Feebas, he forces Ruby into helping him with his hunt.

Later, the same swimmer appears in Slateport City. While the contest hall collapses, he helps the shocked Ruby out of the hall. Template:Gen I trainers Template:Class stub Template:Project Class notice

Trivia

• The Generation II sprite for the female Swimmers strangely resembles Halle Berry.