SWAMPERT (MEGA) Water Ground Lv. //

Jolly Nature

Swift Swim

Waterfall • Earthquake • Ice Punch • Superpower

Marino's very first partner Pokemon that grew up alongside him as a Mudkip. There's nothing in this world that could separate these two, they're a winning team, instinctively attuned to one another and always in sync. His Swampert, aside from having been by his side on every journey and through every battle, plays a vital role in Marino's work, whether that's being his Surf Pokemon of choice, carrying people or pulling whole boats back to shore or communicating with the Pokemon around to mediate, without his Swampert none of the many assists Marino performs around his region would be possible. A very friendly and calm fellow. Will always stand up for those in need. Carries a mean punch, but only ever uses its strength when truly necessary. Probably single-handedly the reason that the local Sharpedo population behaves around human and Pokemon alike.

TOXAPEX Poison Water Lv. //

Calm Nature

Regenerator

Scald • Haze • Recover • Baneful Bunker

Wandered into the shallow waters of the popular bathing beach as a Mareanie, despite the local Mareanie knowing not to get too close to where the humans are playing, and was promptly stepped on by a child. Luckily the effect of its poison wasn't too threatening, but the resulting pain and drama that a screaming, crying child at the beach kicked up led to all the visitors angrily cursing and scolding it. Worried that the upset crowd or parents would take it further than just berating the Pokemon, Marino diffused the situation, realizing how distressing the anger seemed to be for the Mareanie. Would offer it to join his team after comforting it for a while. Cares a lot about what people think of it. Never wants to cause harm intentionally unless instructed so by Marino. Really sweet.

FLOATZEL Water Lv. //

Timid Nature

Swift Swim

Hydro Pump • Ice Beam • Focus Blast • Hidden Power Grass

Joined Marino's team as a Buizel when he was already working as a lifeguard around his home region. Desperately wanting to help out and be useful to Marino on his duties it would try and prove to him that it can handle what the likes of his Swampert would take care of on the job, though its small statue and juvenility repeatedly got in the way. Marino found tasks it could do until more grown up, but the self-inflicted feeling of inadequacy for not being able to aid the team on the front lines left its mark on it. Always saw Marino's Swampert as a rolemodel and hero, wishing to one day be like it. While it still looks up to his Swampert even now, as a Floatzel, and now much more helpful part of the team, it covered up those feelings of weakness by gaining a bit of a silly ego, always happy to bask in the attention from beachgoers, happy to show off. It likes to act like there is some sort of (very much one-sided) rivalry going on between it and Swampert, behavior that Swampert completely ignores, but deep down Floatzel still looks up to Swampert the same way it did before. Likes to act like a hotshot, but that's all nothing more than hot air. Very capable and hardworking though and 100% reliable. Would never let its own feelings get in the way of helping people and Pokemon.

PYUKUMUKU Water Lv. //

Bold Nature

Innards Out

Toxic • Soak • Rest • Block

A rascal (read: little shit). Would be the first Pyukumuku back on the shore from where Marino had picked it up and chucked it back into the sea on his morning runs, patiently waiting for Marino to run his way back along the beach and find it again. At first Marino assumed it was a different Pyukumuku that had just made it to shore, but he quickly clued in that this was a very specific Pyukumuku that would constantly thwart his attempts to keep it in the ocean with quite the zealous attitude. He would simply chuck it back on his way home, but that little game of chucking and it returning like a boomerang in record time eventually lead to Marino amusedly admitting defeat and asking, if its so attached to him, won't it just join his team. Always escapes out of the open tanks Marino owns for his Pokemon at home, you blink once and the little scamp's already gone again. Marino figured, if it likes to get on his nerves so much, why not make that attitude useful in battle. Gets and absolute kick out of stalling battles.

Will be switched out for Gyarados upon rematch/competitive.

PELIPPER Water Flying Lv. //

Bold Nature

Drizzle

Scald • U-Turn • Roost • Defog

Met Marino as a Wingull that would observe him going on his morning runs along the beach. Realizing that the same human was coming back every day it slowly became intrigued with the man, his running egging on the Wingull until it would start flying overhead alongside Marino. Being stalked by a Wingull on his morning run several days in a row without fail had Marino growing suspicious, acknowledging the bird with occasional glances until their game of Follow-Me escalated into the Wingull playfully racing Marino on his runs. A few friendly speed competitions later, Marino reached his halfway point of the run breathless, his winged rival suddenly perched on his shoulder. Has been part of Marino's team ever since. Is mainly responsible for scouting and communication over distances; as well as Pyukumuku-sitting. Sleeps in a nest atop Marino's roof, but can come and go through the open windows whenever it likes. Acts mature and collected, but still has a simmering cheeky streak.

CHINCHOU Water Electric Lv. //

Bold Nature

Volt Absorb

Scald • Volt Switch • Hidden Power Ground • Thunder Wave

Marino's light in the darkness, quite literally. His Chinchou works as a source of light for his team, above and below water, aiding in diving or nightly missions out on the sea. On the much softer side compared to most other Pokemon on his team, but with more bravery in its little body than most full-grown Pokemon, even in the face of danger. Will help guide lost seafarers and Pokemon back to safety. Has made Marino's work so much easier since joining his team, even if it may not be aware of how much it contributes.

Will be switched out for Rotom-W upon rematch/competitive.