Swablu #SH5
Swablu #SH5 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $80.09, 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 #SH5. Sell on your own schedule.
Swablu at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Live market value $80.09 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Platinum, Platinum series, 2009.
Swablu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swablu #SH5.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4,321.00
- Mid
- $4,321.00
- High
- —
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About Swablu #SH5
Card #SH5 of Platinum is Swablu, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Platinum series (2009). A Colorless-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kagemaru Himeno; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $80.09, spanning $4,321.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #SH5 / 127
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Swablu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swablu #SH5 — the playability layer behind the price.
Roost
Remove 4 damage counters from Swablu. Swablu can't retreat during your next turn.
Mirror Move
If Swablu was damaged by an attack during your opponent's last turn, this attack does the same amount of damage done to Swablu to the Defending Pokémon.
Fury Attack
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +10
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 3
Swablu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swablu #SH5.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($80.09).
A $80.09 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $80.09, Swablu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $80.09–$80.09. The most recent snapshot of $80.09 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 $80.09 nets roughly $69.18 on eBay, $69.58 on TCGplayer, $75.74 via Cardmarket, $71.06 on Whatnot or $80.09 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $10.91.
As a rare 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 #SH5.
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 #SH5 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Swablu #SH5.
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 $80.09 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $169.03 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $29.68. You need a graded sale of $126.07 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $67.03 (55.8% 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 Platinum
Within Platinum it is the #10 most valuable of 89 tracked cards; the set median is $18.33.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 90%.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Swablu valuable
- Classic-era cards like Swablu (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Priced at $80.09 with thin supply, Swablu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- The Kagemaru Himeno artwork gives Swablu appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Rare rarity, Swablu is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Swablu is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Swablu
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Swablu can realise well above the $4,321.00 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Platinum was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Swablu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $80.09 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Swablu value questions
How much is Swablu worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $80.09 (low $4,321.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Swablu hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Swablu rare?
Swablu is a Rare card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). 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: Reverse Holofoil ($80.09). 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 $80.09. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Swablu's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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