Swampert #23
📉 Dip AlertFrom Ruby & Sapphire, Swampert (#23) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $51.50 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.
Swampert #23 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Swampert at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Short-term trend -12.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Set: Ruby & Sapphire (EX, 2003).
- Live market value $51.50 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.88.
Swampert price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swampert #23.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $49.98
- Mid
- $277.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.89
- Mid
- $5.18
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Swampert #23
Card #23 of Ruby & Sapphire is Swampert, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). It is a Water-type Pokémon with 100 HP, printed as Stage 2.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $51.50, spanning $49.98–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #23 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Marshtomp
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Swampert attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swampert #23 — the playability layer behind the price.
Natural Remedy
Once during your turn (before your attack), when you attach a Water Energy from your hand to Swampert, remove 1 damage counter from Swampert.
Water Arrow
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Waterfall
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Natural Remedy
- Attacks
- 2
Swampert price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swampert #23.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($51.50), Normal ($8.26).
At $51.50, Swampert draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $51.50 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Swampert trends at €0.88 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.52, lowest NM €0.09).
Swampert price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.47, 12.0% below the 30-day average of €1.67.
Single-day average: €0.10; Cardmarket trend price €0.88.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Swampert, with a recorded low of $51.50 and high of $51.50; current value is at 100% of that band.
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.
The $51.50 market translates to a net of about $44.38 (eBay), $44.63 (TCGplayer), $48.58 (Cardmarket), $45.59 (Whatnot) or $51.50 (direct). That $7.12 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 Swampert #23.
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 #23 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Swampert #23.
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 $51.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $94.41 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $4.80. You need a graded sale of $97.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $30.96 (33.8% 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 Ruby & Sapphire
Within Ruby & Sapphire it is the #19 most valuable of 98 tracked cards; the set median is $21.10.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 82%.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Swampert valuable
- Priced at $51.50 with thin supply, Swampert sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Swampert is a Water card with 100 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At Rare rarity, Swampert is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era cards like Swampert (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Swampert
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $51.50 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Swampert can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Swampert, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.47 and €1.67) to time entries and exits.
Swampert value questions
What is Swampert #23 worth?
Swampert trades near $51.50 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $49.98–—; Cardmarket shows €0.88.
Should I buy Swampert?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-12.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Swampert?
Swampert is a Rare card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Swampert have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($51.50), Normal ($8.26). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Swampert?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $51.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Swampert cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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