Friday, 11 Oct 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Skylanders Swap Force Characters

If you or your child are a fan of Skylanders Swap Force, you’re probably eager to know which characters are available and when you can get them. Look no further! This article serves as a handy checklist, providing you with all the information you need about the different characters in this year’s set.

Understanding the Different Types of Figures

Before we dive into the list of characters, let’s quickly go over the different types of figures available in Skylanders Swap Force. There are four main types:

  1. Swap Characters: These figures can switch their tops and bottoms with others, offering a total of 16 unique combinations.

  2. New Standard Characters: These are brand new characters introduced in Swap Force.

  3. Returning Characters: These are figures from previous Skylanders games, such as Spyro’s Adventure and Giants, that are compatible with Swap Force.

  4. Lightcore Figures: These figures glow on the portal and explode, dealing damage when entering the game.

In addition to the individual figures, there are also adventure packs and battle packs available. Adventure packs include a new level, two items, and an exclusive character, while battle packs feature two characters and a new multiplayer arena.

Pricing Information

Now, let’s talk about pricing. Battle and adventure packs retail for $25. Swap characters cost $15, lightcore figures are priced at $13, and regular characters are $10. It’s important to note that all figures work across different gaming platforms.

Skylanders Swap Force Character List

Here is a list of the Skylanders Swap Force characters we know about:

Standard Home Console Starter Pack (Wii U, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360):

  • Wash Buckler
  • Blast Zone
  • Ninja Stealth Elf

Collector’s Edition with “Dark” Figures (only available at GameStop – Wii U, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360):

  • Dark Stealth Elf
  • Dark Spyro
  • Dark SlobberTooth
  • Dark Blast Zone
  • Dark Wash Buckler

3DS Version:

  • Volcanic Eruptor
  • Rattle Shake
  • Free Ranger

Wave 1 Skylanders (available on October 13 alongside the game):

  • Countdown
  • Roller Brawl
  • Zoo Lou
  • Slobber Tooth
  • Pop Thorn (Available with Tower of Time Adventure Pack)
  • Bumble Blast (Available with Fiery Forge Battle Pack)
  • Star Strike (Lightcore)
  • Grim Creeper (Lightcore)
  • Smolderdash (Lightcore)
  • Flashwing (Lightcore)
  • Warnado (Lightcore)
  • Mega Ram Spyro (Series 3)
  • Knockout Terrafin (Series 3, Available with Fiery Forge Battle Pack)
  • Super Gulp Pop Fizz (Series 2)
  • Blizzard Chill (Series 2)
  • Lava Barf Eruptor (Series 3)
  • Free Ranger (Swap)
  • Hoot Loop (Swap)
  • Rattle Shake (Swap)
  • Magna Charge (Swap)

Wave 2 Skylanders (available now everywhere):

  • Fire Kraken (Swap)
  • Night Shift (Swap)
  • Grilla Drilla (Swap)
  • Boom Jet (Swap)
  • Scorp
  • Rip Tide
  • Star Strke (non-Lightcore version)
  • Heavy Duty Sprocket (Series 2)
  • Knockout Terrafin (Series 3, Also available now in Fiery Forge Battle Pack)
  • Twin Blade Chop Chop (Series 3)
  • Anchors Away Gill Grunt (Series 3)
  • Big Bang Trigger Happy (Series 3)

Wave 3 Skylanders (Note: Stink Bomb opens final traversal zones for stealth-based characters. All areas of the game are now accessible provided you have the compatible characters.)

  • Rubble Rouser (Swap)
  • Stink Bomb (Swap)
  • Spy Rise (Swap)
  • Dune Bug
  • Smolderdash
  • Countdown (Lightcore)
  • Wham-Shell (Lightcore)
  • Phantom Cynder (Series 3)
  • Hyper Beam Prism Break (Series 3)
  • Horn Blast Whirlwind (Series 3)
  • Jolly Bumble Blast – Christmas-themed Bumble Blast (likely time-limited)

Wave 4 Skylanders:

  • Freeze Blade (Swap)
  • Trap Shadow (Swap)
  • Fryno
  • Punk Shock
  • Scratch
  • Fire Bone Hot Dog (Series 2)
  • Turbo Jet-Vac (Series 2)
  • Springtime Trigger Happy – Riding a large Easter Egg (Limited Edition)

Wave 5 Skylanders:

  • Doom Stone (Swap)
  • Bumble Blast (Lightcore)

Retailer Exclusives (available now):

  • Enchanted Hoot Loop (Swap) – Walmart
  • Star Strike – Walmart (in a three-pack with Mega Ram Spyro and Super Gulp Pop Fizz)
  • Nitro Magna Charge – Target (in a two-pack with either Rattle Shake or Free Ranger)
  • Legendary Grim Creeper (Lightcore) – Toys R Us
  • Legendary Free Ranger (Swap) – Toys R Us
  • Legendary Night Shift (Swap) – Toys R Us
  • Legendary Zoo Lou – Toys R Us
  • Jade Fire Kraken – Toys R Us

Compatibility Guide (SA = Spyro’s Adventure, G = Giants, SF = Swap Force):

  • Fire:

    • Blast Zone (SF)
    • Fire Kraken (SF)
    • Smolderdash (SF)
    • Smolderdash – Lightcore (SF)
    • Fryno (SF)
    • Lava Barf Eruptor – Series 3 (SA, G, SF)
    • Hot Dog – Series 2 (G, SF)
  • Water:

    • Wash Buckler (SF)
    • Freeze Blade (SF)
    • Wham Shell – Series 2 (SA, G, SF)
    • Punk Shock (SF)
    • Rip Tide (SF)
    • Blizzard Chill – Series 2 (G, SF)
    • Gill Grunt – Series 3 (SA, G, SF)
  • Earth:

    • Rubble Rouser (SF)
    • Doom Stone (SF)
    • Flashwing – Lightcore (G, SF)
    • Prism Break – Series 3 (SA, G, SF)
    • Knockout Terrafin – Series 3 – Available in Fiery Forge battle pack (SA, G, SF)
    • Scorp (SF)
    • Slobber Tooth (SF)
  • Life:

    • Stink Bomb (SF)
    • Grill Drilla (SF)
    • Bumble Blast – Available in Fiery Forge battle pack (SF)
    • Bumble Blast – Lightcore (SF)
    • Zoo Lou (SF)
    • Ninja Stealth Elf – Series 3 (SA, G, SF)
    • Thorn Horn Camo – Series 3 (SA, G, SF)
  • Air:

    • Free Ranger (SF)
    • Boom Jet (SF)
    • Warnado – Series 3 (SA, G, SF)
    • Horn Blast Whirlwind – Series 3 (SA, G, SF)
    • Turbo Jet Vac – Series 3 (G, SF)
    • Pop Thorn – Available in Tower of Time adventure pack (SF)
    • Scratch (SF)
  • Tech:

    • Magna Charge (SF)
    • Spy Rise (SF)
    • Countdown (SF)
    • Countdown – Lightcore (SF)
    • Wind Up (SF)
    • Heavy Duty Sprocket – Series 2 (G, SF)
    • Big Bang Trigger Happy – Series 3 (SA, G, SF)
  • Magic:

    • Hoot Loop (SF)
    • Trap Shadow (SF)
    • Star Strike (SF)
    • Star Strike – Lightcore (SF)
    • Dune Bug (SF)
    • Super Gulp Pop Fizz – Series 2 (G, SF)
    • Mega Ram Spyro – Series 3 (SA, G, SF)
  • Undead:

    • Rattle Shake (SF)
    • Night Shift (SF)
    • Grim Creeper (SF)
    • Grim Creeper – Lightcore (SF)
    • Roller Brawl (SF)
    • Twin Blade Chop Chop – Series 3 (SA, G, SF)
    • Phantom Cynder (SA, G, SF)

It’s worth noting that due to the new technology in the swap characters, a new portal is required (included in the starter pack). Each portal includes different figures (listed above).

Please keep in mind that retailers often offer exclusive variants of certain characters. Some of these variants have unique in-game abilities or improved stats, while others are purely cosmetic enhancements.

FAQs

Q: Are the figures compatible with different gaming platforms?
A: Yes, all figures work across various gaming platforms.

Q: Can I use figures from previous Skylanders games with Swap Force?
A: Yes, figures from games like Spyro’s Adventure and Giants are compatible with Swap Force.

Q: Are there any exclusive variants of characters available?
A: Yes, retailers offer exclusive variants with different designs and sometimes improved stats.

Q: What accessories are available for Skylanders Swap Force?
A: PowerA offers a range of official accessories, including Mini Pro EX controllers, storage/playset options, and figure storage solutions.

Conclusion

With this comprehensive guide, you now have everything you need to know about the Skylanders Swap Force characters. From the different types of figures to pricing information and a detailed character list, you can easily navigate the world of Skylanders and make informed choices.

Remember to check for retailer exclusives and have fun exploring the exciting world of Skylanders Swap Force!

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