Swablu #104
Swablu #104 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $17.86, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Swablu #104. Sell on your own schedule.
Swablu at a glance
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- From Dragons Exalted (Black & White), released 2012.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Live market value $17.86 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Swablu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swablu #104.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.99
- Mid
- $18.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.53
- Mid
- $0.74
- High
- —
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About Swablu #104
Swablu is the #104 of 124 card in Dragons Exalted, a modern-era set released in 2012 as part of the Black & White series. The card carries 40 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Aya Kusube and currently trades at $17.86 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragons Exalted
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #104 / 124
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2012/08/15
Swablu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swablu #104 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sing
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Peck
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Swablu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swablu #104.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($17.86), Normal ($0.75) — 2 versions in total.
$17.86 gives Swablu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $17.86 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Swablu, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Swablu 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.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Swablu, with a recorded low of $14.40 and high of $17.86; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 10.4%, 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 Swablu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $17.86 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $15.19 via eBay's default tier, $15.28 on TCGplayer, $16.62 on Cardmarket, $15.61 on Whatnot and $17.86 selling directly — a $2.67 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Swablu 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 Swablu #104.
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 Swablu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Swablu #104 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Swablu #104.
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 $17.86 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 $63.84 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-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.
Swablu within Dragons Exalted
Swablu ranks #19 of 45 tracked Dragons Exalted cards by market value, against a set median of $14.99.
It sits in the top 60% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Giratina-EX (#124), valued at $618.98.
What makes Swablu valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Its Colorless typing means Swablu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Swablu is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Aya Kusube illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Modern (2012) sets are heavily collected, making Swablu's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Swablu
- For Swablu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Swablu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Swablu can realise well above the $5.99 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $17.86 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Swablu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Swablu value questions
How much is Swablu worth?
Swablu trades near $17.86 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $5.99–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Swablu a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Swablu rare?
Swablu is a Uncommon card from Dragons Exalted (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Swablu?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($17.86), Normal ($0.75). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Swablu sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $17.86. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Swablu cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
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