Swellow #45
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Dragon, Swellow (#45) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $14.94 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.
Demand for Swellow #45 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Swellow at a glance
- From Dragon (EX), released 2003.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.97.
- Recent averages: €1.29 (7d), €0.97 (30d).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Current TCGplayer market value $14.94 (Reverse Holofoil).
Swellow price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swellow #45.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.33
- Mid
- $16.34
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.96
- Mid
- $1.61
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Swellow #45
Swellow is the #45 of 97 card in Dragon, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. It is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $14.94, with listings from $9.33 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #45 / 97
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Taillow
- Pokédex
- #277
- Released
- 2003/11/24
Swellow attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swellow #45 — the playability layer behind the price.
Clutch
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn.
Quick Dive
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Swellow price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swellow #45.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $14.94, Normal at $1.82.
At $14.94 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$14.94 gives Swellow real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Swellow at a trend of €0.97, an average sold price of €1.07 and a near-mint floor of €0.15.
Swellow price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €1.29 against a 30-day average of €0.97 (+33%).
Single-day average: €1.25; Cardmarket trend price €0.97.
Swellow has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $14.94 to $14.94; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
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 · 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 Swellow?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Swellow at $14.94 nets roughly $12.66 on eBay, $12.74 on TCGplayer, $13.84 via Cardmarket, $13.01 on Whatnot or $14.94 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.28.
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 Swellow #45.
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 #45 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 $14.94 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 $60.92 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-39.9% 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 Dragon
Swellow ranks #61 of 94 tracked Dragon cards by market value, against a set median of $24.28.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 36%.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.
What makes Swellow valuable
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Swellow is a Colorless card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Swellow comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Swellow
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $14.94 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Swellow can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Swellow has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Swellow, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Swellow can realise well above the $9.33 low end.
Swellow value questions
What is the value of Swellow?
Swellow trades near $14.94 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $9.33–—; Cardmarket shows €0.97.
Should I buy Swellow?
Short-term momentum is rising (+33%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Swellow?
Swellow is a Uncommon card from Dragon (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Swellow have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($14.94), Normal ($1.82). 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 $14.94. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Swellow's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
Other Swellow cards
Swellow appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
