Swablu #RC23
📉 Dip AlertSwablu is card #RC23 from Generations, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $8.70 for its Normal 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.
Swablu #RC23 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Swablu at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- Generations, XY series, 2016.
- 7-day average €3.17; 30-day average €3.29.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.98.
- Current TCGplayer market value $8.70 (Normal).
Swablu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swablu #RC23.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.09
- Mid
- $9.04
- 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 Swablu #RC23
Card #RC23 of Generations is Swablu, a modern-era Pokémon card from the XY series (2016). The card carries 40 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Normal printing sits around $8.70, spanning $5.09–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“Wings and beaks. I like yours, and I like mine, too.”
Printed flavour text on the Generations #RC23 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Generations
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #RC23 / 83
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #333
- Released
- 2016/02/22
Swablu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swablu #RC23 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bind Wound
Heal 20 damage from 1 of your Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Swablu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swablu #RC23.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($8.70) — 1 version in total.
At $8.70 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $8.70 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.98, with an average sold price of €3.13 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.40.
Swablu price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €3.17, 3.6% below the 30-day average of €3.29.
Single-day average: €3.32; Cardmarket trend price €2.98.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Swablu, with a recorded low of $8.70 and high of $9.63; current value is at 0% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 9.7%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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 Swablu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Swablu at $8.70 nets roughly $7.25 on eBay, $7.29 on TCGplayer, $7.91 via Cardmarket, $7.45 on Whatnot or $8.70 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.45.
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 Swablu #RC23.
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 #RC23 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 $8.70 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 $54.68 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-55.4% 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 Generations
Within Generations it is the #42 most valuable of 61 tracked cards; the set median is $14.12.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 33%.
The set's top card is Flareon EX (#RC28), valued at $190.64.
What makes Swablu valuable
- Swablu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Swablu is a Colorless card with 40 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Modern (2016) 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: 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.
- Generations was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Swablu can realise well above the $5.09 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $8.70 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Swablu value questions
What is Swablu #RC23 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $8.70 for the Normal printing, with a low of $5.09 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.98.
Should I buy Swablu?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Swablu?
Swablu is a Common card from Generations (XY series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Swablu have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($8.70). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Swablu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.70. 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 Swablu?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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