
Swampert
#9/106 in Great Encounters, Rare Holo, 130 HP, Water, illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
- Card number
- #9/106
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- HP
- 130 HP
- Type
- Water
- Language
- English
- Release date
- February 1, 2008
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
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Collector Notes
Swampert
Swampert appears in the English print of Great Encounters, released on February 1, 2008. Swampert is a rare holo rarity and 130 HP. The Great Encounters set contains 106 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Kouki Saitou.
Collector Insights
Swampert is a Water-type Pokémon with 130 HP. It features a Poké-Power called Wash Out, allowing the player to move Water or Fighting Energy from a Benched Pokémon to the Active one during their turn, provided Swampert isn’t under a Special Condition. Its primary attack, Hammer Arm, requires two Water and two Colorless Energy to deal 80 damage and discard the top card of the opponent’s deck. The card has a retreat cost of two Colorless Energy. Swampert’s flavor text describes it as capable of swimming while towing a large ship and using its thick arms to crush enemies. It belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series, specifically the Great Encounters set, which was released in February 2008. The card is classified as a Rare Holo and was illustrated by artist Kouki Saitou. Its weaknesses include Grass-type attacks, which deal an additional 30 damage. The card’s design emphasizes its aquatic and combatant traits through its abilities and attack mechanics.
It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
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