:Liam had popped open the umbrella before the rain started. "Yes, this is swift swim. As a side note, Swift Swim can also be activated by things that technically are not rain. Let's say that a Kingler is battling Lotad.  Kindler tries to smack Lotad with its pincher, but misses and splashes water into the air. While it is falling, Swift Swim will work, even though technically that isn't rain."