Partner ideasfor Swalot
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Swalot: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Defensive glue (24)
Corviknight
FlyingSteelCovers its Ground and Psychic weaknesses
Immune to Swalot's BulldozeImmune to Swalot's EarthquakeResists Swalot's Self-DestructImmune to Swalot's Sludge WaveAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Rock walls with Iron Head
Hydreigon
DarkDragonCovers its Ground and Psychic weaknesses
Immune to Swalot's BulldozeImmune to Swalot's EarthquakeHits Psychic super-effectively with Dark PulseBreaks Poison walls with Earth PowerBreaks Rock walls with Earth Power
Orthworm
SteelCovers its Ground and Psychic weaknesses
Immune to Swalot's BulldozeImmune to Swalot's EarthquakeResists Swalot's Self-DestructImmune to Swalot's Sludge WaveBreaks Rock walls with Iron HeadBreaks Steel walls with Body Press
Skarmory
SteelFlyingCovers its Ground and Psychic weaknesses
Immune to Swalot's BulldozeImmune to Swalot's EarthquakeResists Swalot's Self-DestructImmune to Swalot's Sludge WaveBreaks Rock walls with Iron HeadBreaks Steel walls with Body Press
Golisopod
BugWaterSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Muddy WaterHits Psychic super-effectively with Bug BuzzAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Poison walls with Drill Run
Gyarados
WaterFlyingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Immune to GroundHits Ground super-effectively with WaterfallHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchBreaks Ground walls with WaterfallBreaks Rock walls with Waterfall
Farfetch’d
NormalFlyingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Immune to GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Psychic super-effectively with Throat ChopBreaks Ground walls with Leaf BladeBreaks Rock walls with Close Combat
Salamence
DragonFlyingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Immune to GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchBreaks Poison walls with EarthquakeBreaks Ground walls with Hydro Pump
Squawkabilly
NormalFlyingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Immune to GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Seed BombHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayBreaks Ground walls with Seed BombBreaks Rock walls with Seed Bomb
Araquanid
WaterBugSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationHits Psychic super-effectively with Leech LifeAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Ground walls with Liquidation
jumbo Gourgeist
GhostGrassSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Power WhipHits Psychic super-effectively with PoltergeistAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Ground walls with Power WhipBreaks Rock walls with Power Whipalso: Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist (Large Variety)
Meganium
GrassSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Psychic super-effectively with Pollen PuffAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Poison walls with EarthquakeBreaks Ground walls with Leaf Storm
Meowscarada
GrassDarkCovers its Ground and Psychic weaknesses
Resists Swalot's BulldozeResists Swalot's EarthquakeHits Psychic super-effectively with Throat ChopBreaks Rock walls with Low KickBreaks Ghost walls with Throat Chop
mega Absol Z
DarkGhostSpread-safe together for Self-Destruct and Sludge Wave
Immune to PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with BlizzardHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayBreaks Poison walls with Future SightBreaks Ground walls with Blizzard
Sinistcha
GrassGhostSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha GotchaHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow BallBreaks Ground walls with Matcha GotchaBreaks Rock walls with Matcha Gotcha
Hydrapple
GrassDragonSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Psychic super-effectively with Pollen PuffAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Poison walls with Earth PowerBreaks Ground walls with Leaf Storm
Trevenant
GhostGrassSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Psychic super-effectively with PoltergeistBreaks Ground walls with Wood HammerBreaks Rock walls with Wood Hammer
Decidueye
GrassGhostSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Psychic super-effectively with PoltergeistBreaks Ground walls with Leaf StormBreaks Rock walls with Leaf Storm
Arboliva
GrassNormalSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Psychic super-effectively with Pollen PuffBreaks Poison walls with Earth PowerBreaks Ground walls with Leaf Storm
Rotom
ElectricGhostSpread-safe together for 4 spread moves
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow BallBreaks Ghost walls with Shadow Ball
Forretress
BugSteelSpread-safe together for Self-Destruct and Sludge Wave
Resists PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with Ice SpinnerHits Psychic super-effectively with Bug BuzzBreaks Poison walls with EarthquakeBreaks Ground walls with Ice Spinner
Wash Rotom
ElectricWaterSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro PumpBreaks Ground walls with Hydro PumpBreaks Rock walls with Hydro Pump
Mow Rotom
ElectricGrassSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormBreaks Ground walls with Leaf StormBreaks Rock walls with Leaf Storm
Eelektross
ElectricSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with WaterfallBreaks Ground walls with WaterfallBreaks Rock walls with Waterfall