Ability profile
Swift Swim Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
48
Effect
This Pokémon's Speed is doubled during rain. This bonus does not count as a stat modifier.
Flavor text
Raises SPEED in rain.
Quick summary
Swift Swim is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Swift Swim first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Swift Swim is used in main-series battles and links to 48 species profiles below.
48 Pokémon can have Swift Swim in the official dataset.
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