Swampert ex #98
💎 Grail Card🔥 Hot MoveSwampert ex is card #98 from Crystal Guardians, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $255.33 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Swampert ex #98 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Swampert ex at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Short-term trend 12.5% (7d vs 30d).
- Trades around $255.33 on TCGplayer.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €198.64.
- From Crystal Guardians (EX), released 2006.
Swampert ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swampert ex #98.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $150.00
- Mid
- $208.97
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Swampert ex #98
Crystal Guardians placed Swampert ex at #98; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2006 within the EX series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 150 HP, printed as ex.
The card is illustrated by Ryo Ueda and currently trades at $255.33 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $150.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #98 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 150
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- ex
- Evolves from
- Marshtomp
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Swampert ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swampert ex #98 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Recycle
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your discard pile for 3 Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. If you do, your turn ends. This power can't be used if Swampert ex is affected by a Special Condition.
Ultra Pump
You may discard 2 cards from your hand. If you do, this attack does 60 damage plus 20 more damage and does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Energy Recycle
- Attacks
- 1
Swampert ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swampert ex #98.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $255.33.
As a $255.33 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
At $255.33 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Swampert ex trends at €198.64 on Cardmarket (avg sold €177.77, lowest NM €24.95).
Swampert ex price history & movement
Recent sales average €143.32 over 7 days versus €127.44 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+12.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €200.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €198.64.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Swampert ex, with a recorded low of $255.33 and high of $255.33; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Swampert ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $255.33 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $221.20 via eBay's default tier, $222.48 on TCGplayer, $242.21 on Cardmarket, $227.20 on Whatnot and $255.33 selling directly — a $34.13 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Swampert ex sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Swampert ex #98.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Swampert ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Swampert ex #98 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Swampert ex #98.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $255.33 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $848.55 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $270.99. You need a graded sale of $301.31 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $403.61 (136.7% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Swampert ex within Crystal Guardians
Swampert ex ranks #6 of 93 tracked Crystal Guardians cards by market value, against a set median of $37.50.
That is 581% above the middle of the set — a top-95% position.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Swampert ex valuable
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Swampert ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Priced at $255.33 with rarely listed, Swampert ex sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- The Ryo Ueda artwork gives Swampert ex appeal beyond pure playability.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Swampert ex
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $255.33 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Swampert ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€143.32 and €127.44) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Swampert ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Crystal Guardians was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Swampert ex value questions
What is the value of Swampert ex?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $255.33 (low $150.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €198.64.
Should I buy Swampert ex?
Short-term momentum is rising (+12.5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Swampert ex?
Swampert ex is a Rare card from Crystal Guardians (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Swampert ex have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($255.33). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Swampert ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $255.33. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Swampert ex?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
Other Swampert ex cards
Swampert ex appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
