Swirlix #9
From Macdonald's Collection 2014, Swirlix (#9) is a Unknown Pokémon card valued at $10.97 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.
Swirlix #9 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Swirlix at a glance
- Live market value $10.97 for the Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €2.98 (7d), €3.25 (30d).
- From Macdonald's Collection 2014 (McDonald's Collection), released 2014.
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.03.
Swirlix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swirlix #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.82
- Mid
- $7.89
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Swirlix #9
Card #9 of Macdonald's Collection 2014 is Swirlix, a modern-era Pokémon card from the McDonald's Collection series (2014). It is a Fairy-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $10.97, with listings from $5.82 to —.
“To entangle its opponents in battle, it extrudes white threads as sweet and sticky as cotton candy.”
Printed flavour text on the Macdonald's Collection 2014 #9 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2014
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #9 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fairy
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #684
- Released
- 2014/05/23
Swirlix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swirlix #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Resistance
- Darkness -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Swirlix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swirlix #9.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($10.97).
In the $10.97 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $10.97 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.03, with an average sold price of €4.03 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.45.
Swirlix price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.98 over 7 days versus €3.25 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-8.3%).
Single-day average: €2.00; Cardmarket trend price €2.03.
Swirlix has been tracked here for 3 days, ranging from $10.96 to $10.97; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Swirlix?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Swirlix at $10.97 nets roughly $9.22 on eBay, $9.27 on TCGplayer, $10.07 via Cardmarket, $9.47 on Whatnot or $10.97 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.75.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Swirlix?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Swirlix #9 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 $10.97 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 $56.94 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-49.3% 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.
Swirlix within Macdonald's Collection 2014
Within Macdonald's Collection 2014 it is the #11 most valuable of 12 tracked cards; the set median is $14.95.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 17%.
The set's top card is Pikachu (#5), valued at $43.41.
What makes Swirlix valuable
- Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Swirlix is a modern-era card (2014); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- With steady supply, Swirlix is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Swirlix is a Fairy card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Unknown rarity, Swirlix is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Swirlix
- Bulk lots of Swirlix can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Swirlix can realise well above the $5.82 low end.
- Macdonald's Collection 2014 was released in 2014; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $10.97 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Swirlix, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Swirlix value questions
How much is Swirlix worth?
Swirlix trades near $10.97 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $5.82–—; Cardmarket shows €2.03.
Is Swirlix a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-8.3%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Swirlix?
Swirlix is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2014 (McDonald's Collection series, 2014). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Swirlix have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($10.97). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Swirlix sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.97. 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 Swirlix?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fairy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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