Swimmer

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 Water-type Pokémon.

Appearance

The Japanese versions of Diamond and Pearl show the male Swimmers wearing a Speedo. This was changed to shorts in the international releases.

Male Swimmer Sprites

Image from Pokémon Red and Blue

Image from Pokémon Gold and Silver

Image from Pokémon Stadium 2

Image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Image from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Image from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (Japanese version)

Image from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (American version)

Female Swimmer Sprites

Image from Pokémon Gold and Silver (Japanese version)

Image from Pokémon Gold and Silver (American version)

Image from Pokémon Stadium 2

Image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Image from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

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.

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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