Pokémon Rumble Blast Recruiting, Combos and Special Traits
Build a collection that is stronger in practice as well as on the Power list.
Edition covered
Original 2011 Nintendo 3DS game, titled Super Pokémon Rumble in Europe and Australia. Two-player local mode differs from the four-player WiiWare original.
Touch a fallen toy to recruit it
A defeated enemy must tip over before it can be collected. Maintain a safe path to the toy, then touch it. Defeated enemies in special battle modes never become recruits.
| Field | Meaning | Use in a decision |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Overall strength | Check entry requirements |
| Attack / Defense stars | Offense and resilience | Compare similar-Power toys |
| Special trait | Extra capability | Match to the intended battle role |
| Move stars and effects | Attack strength and behavior | Test more than the number |
| Type match bonus | Move matches the user | Useful damage bonus |
Keep the combo going safely
A larger combo makes enemies slightly more likely to tip over. The combo ends if you stop attacking for too long, but preserving it is not worth losing the active toy to a boss strike.
Inspect traits and move stars
Power summarizes strength; traits, attack and defense stars, move effects and type matching give the rest of the picture. A useful trait may make a slightly weaker toy a better choice for a particular stage.
Favorite the toys worth finding quickly
Register favorites and use filters or sorting in the Switch Menu. Keep your strongest generalist, a ranged specialist and useful type alternatives near the top instead of searching the entire list under pressure.
| Tool | Best use | Caution |
|---|---|---|
| Favorites | Mark dependable toys | Review after higher-Power recruits |
| Type filter | Find matchup coverage | Check their actual moves too |
| Power sort | Locate strongest recruits | A bad moveset can still underperform |
| Release Point | Remove unwanted copies | Inspect Goodbye Gift plans first |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo original instruction booklet | www.nintendo.com |
| Rumble Blast reference | www.serebii.net |