Swellow #46
📉 Dip AlertSwellow is card #46 from Ruby & Sapphire, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $7.57 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.
Swellow #46 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Swellow at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €0.42.
- Recent averages: €0.43 (7d), €0.82 (30d).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Live market value $7.57 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Swellow price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swellow #46.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.49
- Mid
- $13.74
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.60
- Mid
- $1.27
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Swellow #46
Printed as #46 in Ruby & Sapphire, Swellow belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. A Colorless-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $7.57, with listings from $5.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #46 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Taillow
- Pokédex
- #277
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Swellow attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swellow #46 — the playability layer behind the price.
Drive Off
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Swellow is your Active Pokémon, you may switch 1 of the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. Your opponent picks the Benched Pokémon to switch. This power can't be used if Swellow is affected by a Special Condition.
Wing Attack
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Drive Off
- Attacks
- 1
Swellow price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swellow #46.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $7.57, Normal at $1.21.
In the $7.57 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$7.57 gives Swellow real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Swellow trends at €0.42 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.43, lowest NM €0.10).
Swellow price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.43, 47.6% below the 30-day average of €0.82.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.40, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.42.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $7.57–$7.57. The most recent snapshot of $7.57 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Swellow at $7.57 nets roughly $6.27 on eBay, $6.30 on TCGplayer, $6.84 via Cardmarket, $6.44 on Whatnot or $7.57 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.30.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Swellow #46.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Swellow #46 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 $7.57 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.55 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-58.6% 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 within Ruby & Sapphire
Within Ruby & Sapphire it is the #94 most valuable of 98 tracked cards; the set median is $21.10.
It sits in the top 5% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Swellow valuable
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Swellow is sought by players and collectors alike.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- At Uncommon rarity, Swellow is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Swellow
- For Swellow, 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 (€0.43 and €0.82) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Swellow can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $7.57 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.57 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Swellow value questions
How much is Swellow worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $7.57 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $5.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.42.
Will Swellow hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-47.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Swellow?
Swellow is a Uncommon 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.
Which versions of Swellow are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($7.57), Normal ($1.21). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Swellow?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.57. 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?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
Other Swellow cards
Swellow appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
