Swimmer (Trainer class)

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A Swimmer is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. Originally, the only Swimmers to appear in-game were male— 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. Swimmers are found in the sea, usually just off the coast, and in some gyms.

They specialize in Template:Type2 Pokémon.

Appearance

Swimmer Sprites
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Red and Blue
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JP Gold and Silver
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Gold, Silver, and Crystal
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Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
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FireRed and LeafGreen
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JP Diamond and Pearl
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Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
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HeartGold and SoulSilver


  • In the Japanese versions of Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the female Swimmers are winking. This was changed in the international version.
  • The Japanese versions of Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum show the male Swimmers wearing a Speedo. This was changed to shorts in the international releases.

Artwork

Swimmer Artwork
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Stadium 2

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures 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. After Ruby finds a Feebas and lets it go, he tells the Ruby he is looking for a Feebas to sell to a man who is willing to play a load of money for the rare fish. After Ruby decides to keep the Feebas for a while, the Swimmer decides to find Ruby so he can breed a Feebas of his own.

He appears once again in Slateport City. While the contest hall collapses, he helps the shocked Ruby out of the hall.

Pokémon

This listing is of that Swimmer's known Pokémon:

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Staryu
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Gyarados

In other languages

Male

  • French: Nageur
  • German: Schwimmer
  • Italian: Nuotatore
  • Korean: 수영팬티 소년 Suyeong Panty Sonyeon
  • Spanish: Nadador

Female

  • French: Nageuse
  • German: Schwimmerin
  • Italian: Nuotatrice
  • Korean: 비키니 아가씨 Bikini Agassi
  • Spanish: Nadadora

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