Ability Detail

Summary

Swift Swim is an ability in the Pokémon series that primarily enhances the speed of the Pokémon possessing it. Under the weather condition known as rain, Swift Swim doubles the Speed stat of the Pokémon. This effect can make Pokémon with Swift Swim extremely fast and allow them to outspeed many opponents during rain, often allowing them to strike first in battles.

Effects: - The primary effect of Swift Swim is to double the Speed stat of the Pokémon when the weather is rainy. - This ability activates automatically when rain is in effect, either due to the move Rain Dance, the ability Drizzle, or the natural weather condition in certain battles. - The Speed boost remains active as long as the rain persists, providing a significant advantage in turn order.

Interesting Facts: - Swift Swim is particularly valuable in rain-based teams, where multiple Pokémon can benefit from the rain, combined with moves like Surf or Thunder, which have increased effectiveness in rain. - Many Water-type Pokémon commonly have Swift Swim,

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: Raises SPEED in rain.

emerald: Raises SPEED in rain.

firered-leafgreen: Raises SPEED in rain.

diamond-pearl: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

platinum: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

heartgold-soulsilver: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

black-white: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

black-2-white-2: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

x-y: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

sun-moon: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.