Swampert #36
From Primal Clash, Swampert (#36) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $32.36 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.
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Swampert at a glance
- No published price history.
- Primal Clash, XY series, 2015.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $32.36 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Swampert price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swampert #36.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.51
- Mid
- $31.97
- High
- —
- Low
- $15.32
- Mid
- $32.05
- High
- —
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About Swampert #36
Card #36 of Primal Clash is Swampert, a modern-era Pokémon card from the XY series (2015). A Water-type (140 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Shin Nagasawa and currently trades at $32.36 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $17.51 to —.
“It can swim while towing a large ship. It bashes down foes with a swing of its thick arms.”
Printed flavour text on the Primal Clash #36 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Primal Clash
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #36 / 160
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 140
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Marshtomp
- Pokédex
- #260
- Released
- 2015/02/04
Swampert attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swampert #36 — the playability layer behind the price.
α Growth
When you attach an Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon (except with an attack, Ability, or Trainer card), you may attach 2 Energy cards.
Diving Search
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for a card. Shuffle your deck, then put that card on top of it.
Hydro Pump
This attack does 30 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- α Growth, Diving Search
- Attacks
- 1
Swampert price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swampert #36.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($32.36), Holofoil ($29.68).
At $32.36, Swampert draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $32.36 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Swampert, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Swampert 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 $31.70–$32.36. The most recent snapshot of $32.36 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.6% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $32.36 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $27.77 via eBay's default tier, $27.93 on TCGplayer, $30.39 on Cardmarket, $28.53 on Whatnot and $32.36 selling directly — a $4.59 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
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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 #36 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 $32.36 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $30.39 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $78.33 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-0.7% 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 within Primal Clash
Within Primal Clash it is the #13 most valuable of 44 tracked cards; the set median is $22.18.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 73%.
The set's top card is Primal Kyogre EX (#149), valued at $363.35.
What makes Swampert valuable
- Priced at $32.36 with steady supply, Swampert sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Modern (2015) sets are heavily collected, making Swampert's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Swampert is a Water card with 140 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Shin Nagasawa illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Rare rarity, Swampert is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Swampert
- Primal Clash was released in 2015; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $32.36 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Swampert, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Swampert can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Swampert can realise well above the $17.51 low end.
Swampert value questions
What is the value of Swampert?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $32.36 (low $17.51, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Swampert hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Swampert rare?
Swampert is a Rare card from Primal Clash (XY series, 2015). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Swampert are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($32.36), Holofoil ($29.68). 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 $32.36. 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 rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Shin Nagasawa also matters to collector demand.
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