Swalot #40
📉 Dip AlertFrom Emerald, Swalot (#40) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $25.00 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.
Swalot #40 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Swalot at a glance
- Set: Emerald (EX, 2005).
- Trades around $25.00 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.47.
- 7-day average €0.52; 30-day average €0.58.
Swalot price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swalot #40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $22.70
- Mid
- $75.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.97
- Mid
- $1.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Swalot #40
Card #40 of Emerald is Swalot, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $25.00, with listings from $22.70 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #40 / 106
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Gulpin
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Swalot attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swalot #40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Blot
Remove 1 damage counter from Swalot.
Poison Breath
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Swalot price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swalot #40.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $25.00, Normal at $1.53.
A $25.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $25.00 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 €0.47, with an average sold price of €0.47 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.03.
Swalot price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.52 over 7 days versus €0.58 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-10.3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.05, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.47.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $25.00–$25.00. The most recent snapshot of $25.00 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Swalot?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $25.00 market translates to a net of about $21.39 (eBay), $21.51 (TCGplayer), $23.40 (Cardmarket), $21.98 (Whatnot) or $25.00 (direct). That $3.61 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Swalot #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 Swalot?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Swalot #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 $25.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $14.38 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $70.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-12.5% 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.
Swalot within Emerald
By market value Swalot sits at #84 of 103 in Emerald (set median $47.75).
That is 48% below the middle of the set — a top-19% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Swalot valuable
- At Uncommon rarity, Swalot is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Atsuko Nishida artwork gives Swalot appeal beyond pure playability.
- Swalot comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Swalot is sought by players and collectors alike.
- A $25.00 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Swalot
- For Swalot, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Swalot can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Swalot has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.52 and €0.58) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $25.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Swalot value questions
How much is Swalot worth?
Swalot trades near $25.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $22.70–—; Cardmarket shows €0.47.
Will Swalot hold its value?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-10.3% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Swalot?
Swalot is a Uncommon card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Swalot have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($25.00), Normal ($1.53). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Swalot sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $25.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Swalot cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
Other Swalot cards
Swalot appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
