Swellow #32
From Delta Species, Swellow (#32) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $22.40 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Swellow #32 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Swellow at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €0.98 (EUR).
- Set: Delta Species (EX, 2005).
- Trades around $22.40 on TCGplayer.
- Recent averages: €0.84 (7d), €0.81 (30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
Swellow price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swellow #32.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $14.00
- Mid
- $25.10
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.55
- Mid
- $0.98
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Swellow a good deal?
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About Swellow #32
Printed as #32 in Delta Species, Swellow belongs to the EX series and dates to 2005. A Colorless-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $22.40, with listings from $14.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #32 / 113
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Taillow
- Pokédex
- #277
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Swellow attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swellow #32 — the playability layer behind the price.
Steep Dive
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Swellow during your opponent's next turn. If tails, during your next turn, Swellow's Glide attack's base damage is 100.
Glide
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Swellow price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swellow #32.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($22.40), Normal ($1.00) — 2 versions in total.
At $22.40, Swellow draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $22.40 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.98, with an average sold price of €0.75 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.09.
Swellow price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.84 over 7 days versus €0.81 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+3.7%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.95, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.98.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $16.68–$22.40. The most recent snapshot of $22.40 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 16.2%, 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 Swellow?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $22.40 market translates to a net of about $19.13 (eBay), $19.24 (TCGplayer), $20.93 (Cardmarket), $19.66 (Whatnot) or $22.40 (direct). That $3.27 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Swellow 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 Swellow #32.
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 Swellow?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Swellow #32 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Swellow #32.
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 $22.40 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $8.72 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $68.38 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-17.3% 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.
Swellow within Delta Species
Swellow ranks #85 of 111 tracked Delta Species cards by market value, against a set median of $44.49.
That is 50% below the middle of the set — a top-24% position.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Swellow valuable
- At Rare rarity, Swellow is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Colorless typing means Swellow has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- A $22.40 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Swellow
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.84 and €0.81) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Swellow has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $22.40 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Delta Species was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Swellow can realise well above the $14.00 low end.
Swellow value questions
What is Swellow #32 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $22.40 (low $14.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.98.
Is Swellow a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (+3.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Swellow rare?
Swellow is a Rare card from Delta Species (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Swellow have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($22.40), Normal ($1.00). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Swellow?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $22.40. 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 Swellow?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
Other Swellow cards
Swellow appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
