Swampert #9
📉 Dip AlertSwampert is card #9 from Great Encounters, a Rare Holo Pokémon card currently trading near $84.24 for its Reverse 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.
Swampert #9 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Swampert at a glance
- Short-term trend -67.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Great Encounters, Diamond & Pearl series, 2008.
- Current TCGplayer market value $84.24 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €18.21.
- Rarity: Rare Holo.
Swampert price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swampert #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $35.00
- Mid
- $83.49
- High
- —
- Low
- $34.99
- Mid
- $68.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Swampert #9
Card #9 of Great Encounters is Swampert, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Diamond & Pearl series (2008). A Water-type (130 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $84.24, with listings from $35.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #9 / 106
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Marshtomp
- Released
- 2008/02/01
Swampert attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swampert #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Wash Out
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Water or Fighting Energy attached to 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Swampert is affected by a Special Condition.
Hammer Arm
Discard the top card from your opponent's deck.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass +30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Wash Out
- Attacks
- 1
Swampert price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swampert #9.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $84.24, Holofoil at $45.62.
A $84.24 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $84.24, Swampert draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Swampert trends at €18.21 on Cardmarket (avg sold €21.82, lowest NM €0.70).
Swampert price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €5.54, 67.3% below the 30-day average of €16.93.
The most recent 24-hour average is €9.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €18.21.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $84.24–$84.24. The most recent snapshot of $84.24 sits 100% up that range.
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 · 5 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $84.24 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $72.78 via eBay's default tier, $73.20 on TCGplayer, $79.68 on Cardmarket, $74.76 on Whatnot and $84.24 selling directly — a $11.46 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare holo card, Swampert 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 #9.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Swampert #9 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Swampert #9.
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 $84.24 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $179.87 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $33.29. You need a graded sale of $130.22 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $72.27 (58.2% 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 within Great Encounters
By market value Swampert sits at #6 of 68 in Great Encounters (set median $17.30).
It sits in the top 93% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Darkrai (#104), valued at $262.42.
What makes Swampert valuable
- Swampert is a Water card with 130 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- A $84.24 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Kouki Saitou illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era (2008) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Rare Holo status puts Swampert among the scarcer pulls in Great Encounters.
Buying & selling Swampert
- Bulk lots of Swampert can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $84.24 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Great Encounters was released in 2008; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.54 and €16.93) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Swampert has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Swampert value questions
What is the value of Swampert?
Swampert trades near $84.24 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $35.00–—; Cardmarket shows €18.21.
Is Swampert a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-67.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Swampert rare?
Swampert is a Rare Holo card from Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Swampert are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($84.24), Holofoil ($45.62). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Swampert sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $84.24. 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?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
Other Swampert cards
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