Swinub #79
Swinub is card #79 from Team Rocket Returns, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $79.65 for its Reverse Holofoil 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.
Demand for Swinub #79 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Swinub at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- Live market value $79.65 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €4.52.
- Team Rocket Returns, EX series, 2004.
- Short-term trend 8.8% (7d vs 30d).
Swinub price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Swinub #79.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $93.32
- Mid
- $500.49
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.81
- Mid
- $6.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Swinub #79
Card #79 of Team Rocket Returns is Swinub, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2004). A Fighting-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya and currently trades at $79.65 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $93.32 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #79 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Swinub attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Swinub #79 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tackle
Rest
Remove all Special Conditions and all damage counters from Swinub. Swinub is now Asleep.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Swinub price analysis
What drives the current market value of Swinub #79.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($79.65), Normal ($5.52) — 2 versions in total.
This $79.65 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $79.65, Swinub draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €4.52, with an average sold price of €3.90 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.99.
Swinub price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €3.96, 8.8% above the 30-day average of €3.64.
The most recent 24-hour average is €6.89, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €4.52.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Swinub, with a recorded low of $79.65 and high of $79.65; current value is at 100% of that band.
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 · 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 Swinub?
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Selling Swinub at $79.65 nets roughly $68.80 on eBay, $69.19 on TCGplayer, $75.32 via Cardmarket, $70.67 on Whatnot or $79.65 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $10.85.
As a common card, Swinub sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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Should you grade Swinub?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Swinub #79 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $79.65 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $167.88 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $29.29. You need a graded sale of $125.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $66.47 (55.6% 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.
Swinub within Team Rocket Returns
Swinub ranks #54 of 106 tracked Team Rocket Returns cards by market value, against a set median of $79.82.
That is 0% below the middle of the set — a top-50% position.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Swinub valuable
- Priced at $79.65 with thin supply, Swinub sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Swinub is a Fighting card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Common rarity, Swinub is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Swinub comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Swinub
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $79.65 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $79.65 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Swinub can realise well above the $93.32 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.96 and €3.64) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Swinub has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Swinub value questions
How much is Swinub worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $79.65 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $93.32 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €4.52.
Will Swinub hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (8.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Swinub?
Swinub is a Common card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Swinub are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($79.65), Normal ($5.52). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Swinub?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $79.65. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Swinub's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya also matters to collector demand.
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