Swalot #38
From Phantom Forces, Swalot (#38) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $5.01 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 Swalot #38 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Swalot at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.01 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Short-term trend 4.1% (7d vs 30d).
- From Phantom Forces (XY), released 2014.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.65.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Swalot price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swalot #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/31.
- Low
- $2.70
- Mid
- $4.70
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.75
- Mid
- $1.43
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/31.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Swalot #38
Printed as #38 in Phantom Forces, Swalot belongs to the XY series and dates to 2014. It is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 110 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Artwork is by Tomokazu Komiya; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $5.01, spanning $2.70–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Phantom Forces
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #38 / 119
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Gulpin
- Released
- 2014/11/05
Swalot attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swalot #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Poison Gas
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Swallow Up
If, before doing damage, your opponent's Active Pokémon has fewer remaining HP than this Pokémon, this attack does 50 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Swalot price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swalot #38.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $5.01, Normal at $1.29.
$5.01 gives Swalot real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $5.01 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Swalot at a trend of €2.65, an average sold price of €2.85 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.
Swalot price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €3.52 against a 30-day average of €3.38 (+4.1%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €7.50, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.65.
Swalot entered our price record on October 31, 2026 at $5.01. The full first-party history builds over the coming days.
Cardmarket averages
How much would you net selling Swalot?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Swalot at $5.01 nets roughly $4.05 on eBay, $4.07 on TCGplayer, $4.41 via Cardmarket, $4.16 on Whatnot or $5.01 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $0.96.
As a rare card, Swalot 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 Swalot #38.
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 Swalot?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Swalot #38 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 $5.01 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 $50.99 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.5% 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.
Swalot within Phantom Forces
By market value Swalot sits at #22 of 22 in Phantom Forces (set median $17.77).
That is 72% below the middle of the set — a top-5% position.
The set's top card is Dialga EX (#122), valued at $1,018.20.
What makes Swalot valuable
- Swalot is a Psychic card with 110 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Swalot is a modern-era card (2014); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Tomokazu Komiya illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Swalot
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Swalot has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.52 and €3.38) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.01 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.01 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Phantom Forces was released in 2014; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Swalot value questions
What is Swalot #38 worth?
Swalot trades near $5.01 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $2.70–—; Cardmarket shows €2.65.
Is Swalot a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Swalot rare?
Swalot is a Rare card from Phantom Forces (XY series, 2014). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Swalot are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.01), Normal ($1.29). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Swalot?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.01. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Swalot's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya also matters to collector demand.
Other Swalot cards
Swalot appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
