Contest Ground Starter Brawl: Swampert vs Torterra

[Ghetsis-Dennis]

Better Looks: Torterra
More Useful: Swampert for having only one weakness
Better Ground type: Swampert for its access to Ice moves against Dragon types (what do you expect, Water is a broken type)
Who would win: Unless it holds either a Yache Berry or Focus Sash, Torterra wins, otherwise, Swampert wins for being faster.
Final Verdict: Swampert

 

[ミズゴロウ]

I voted for Swampert since my favourite pokemon/starter is Mudkip, Swampert only has one weakness and I like it's moves.

 

[Oswin]

Overall, Swampert. Torterra is cool and everything, but the idea of Pokémon living on it's back just makes me think of Fleas. In battle, I think this would be one of those scenarios of who hits first wins.

 

[Mythicalzoe]

Who has the better looks?
Torterra
Who's more useful?
Swampert
Who's the better Ground type?
Swampert
Who's your favorite?
Swampert becuz i liek mudkipz
Who would win in a battle?
Swampert ice beam and bye bye Torterra

 

[waterchampion]

Swampert,no contest although ive never had time for the grass type myself.Always wanted to become the champion but as a water type trainer.Also,grass doesn't really have many advantages.And swampert was my first starter because mudkip is cool.

 

[Takaki]

In a battle, Torterra could win by breaking the focus sash with bullet seed and winning. I still vote for Swampert though. It looks like a beast and was a great lead in 4th gen.

 

[dig]

Water type is probably still my favourite type, so Swampert. His design is really cool and I think he is great in battles.

 

[Gengarzilla]

Torterra would just destroy Swampert with Seed Bomb or Wood Hammer if it can avoid an Ice Beam/Punch.

 

[Camille]

I like them both, but Swampert hits slightly harder and is faster, not to mention a better typing.

 

[Tactician Karina]

I'm not really a big fan of either one, but Torterra I guess going by design.