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Swampert
Great Encounters 9/106 • holo-rare
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Number
- 9/106
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $84.24
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Water or Fighting Energy attached to 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Swampert is affected by a Special Condition.
Discard the top card from your opponent's deck.
It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Swampert card from the Great Encounters expansion was released in February 2008 by The Pokémon Company International. This set was part of the Diamond & Pearl Series, which introduced players to the Sinnoh region and marked a significant shift in the competitive card game landscape by focusing on the synergy between Pokémon levels and their pre-evolutions.
The illustration was crafted by artist Kouki Saitou, who is known for his dynamic and vibrant depiction of water-type creatures. The card features a holofoil treatment that was characteristic of the Rare Holo tier during the late 2000s, designed to highlight the powerful stance of Swampert as it prepares its signature Hydro Pump attack. It was well-regarded at the time for its utility in gameplay, specifically for its ability to capitalize on energy acceleration strategies prevalent in that era.
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