Swellow δ #40
As card #40 in Dragon Frontiers, Swellow δ is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $33.13 ungraded.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Swellow δ #40. Sell on your own schedule.
Swellow δ at a glance
- Live market value $33.13 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- From Dragon Frontiers (EX), released 2006.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- No published price history.
Swellow δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swellow δ #40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $23.47
- Mid
- $35.31
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $2.23
- High
- —
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Is this Swellow δ a good deal?
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About Swellow δ #40
Dragon Frontiers placed Swellow δ at #40; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2006 within the EX series. The card carries 70 HP and Fire typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $33.13, with listings from $23.47 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #40 / 101
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Taillow
- Released
- 2006/11/08
Swellow δ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swellow δ #40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Extra Wing
The Retreat Cost for each of your Stage 2 Pokémon-ex is 0.
Agility
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Swellow during your opponent's next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Extra Wing
- Attacks
- 1
Swellow δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swellow δ #40.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($33.13), Normal ($1.74) — 2 versions in total.
A $33.13 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $33.13, Swellow δ draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Swellow δ, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Swellow δ price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $33.13–$33.13. The most recent snapshot of $33.13 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 δ?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Swellow δ at $33.13 nets roughly $28.44 on eBay, $28.61 on TCGplayer, $31.12 via Cardmarket, $29.22 on Whatnot or $33.13 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.69.
As a uncommon card, Swellow δ 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 δ #40.
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 δ?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Swellow δ #40 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $33.13 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $32.07 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $79.10 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $0.30 (0.4% 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 δ within Dragon Frontiers
Within Dragon Frontiers it is the #52 most valuable of 96 tracked cards; the set median is $35.39.
It sits in the top 47% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Snorlax δ (#10), valued at $999.97.
What makes Swellow δ valuable
- At Uncommon rarity, Swellow δ is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At $33.13 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Swellow δ comes from the classic era (2006), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Swellow δ is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Swellow δ
- Bulk lots of Swellow δ can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Swellow δ has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Swellow δ can realise well above the $23.47 low end.
- Dragon Frontiers was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Swellow δ value questions
What is Swellow δ #40 worth?
Swellow δ trades near $33.13 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $23.47–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Swellow δ a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Swellow δ?
Swellow δ is a Uncommon card from Dragon Frontiers (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Swellow δ are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($33.13), Normal ($1.74). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Swellow δ sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $33.13. 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 δ?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki also matters to collector demand.
