Swellow
Ruby and Sapphire · 46/109 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
46/109
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
Check the Price of Swellow
Looking up the price of Swellow? You're in the right place. This is an Uncommon Reverse_Holofoil variant card, #46/109 from the Ruby and Sapphire set. On PokemonPriceCheck we pull live market data so you can see exactly what it costs right now — currently around $5.88 for a raw Near Mint copy.
Swellow Price by Condition
Right now, Swellow costs about $5.88 for a Near Mint copy — that's the figure most buyers anchor to. What you actually pay swings a lot with condition: expect to pay around $5.88 for a Near Mint copy, dropping to roughly $1.99 if you're happy with a Damaged one. Here's the price by condition in full: Near Mint $5.88, Lightly Played $4.50, Moderately Played $3.38, Heavily Played $2.37, Damaged $1.99. If you're hunting for the cheapest way in, a played copy is usually the move.
Graded Prices for Swellow
Buying a slabbed copy costs noticeably more: a PSA 10 Swellow runs about $149.99, roughly 26x the price of a raw card. Step down a grade and the price drops: PSA 9 around $67.29, CGC 10 around $150.00, PSA 8 around $55.00. If a Gem Mint slab is out of budget, a PSA 9 or CGC copy is often the cheaper way to own a graded version.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.69 | $6.69 | $6.69 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.95 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $67.29 | $67.29 | $67.29 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.37 | $2.37 | $2.37 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.38 | $3.38 | $3.38 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.88 | $5.88 | $5.88 | 19 |
Where to Buy Swellow & What to Pay
In the US, the main places to buy Swellow are TCGplayer and eBay. Prices swing seller to seller, so always line up a couple of listings before you check out. It's a low-cost card, so focus on grabbing a clean copy from a well-rated seller rather than chasing the rock-bottom listing. Use PokemonPriceCheck to compare the current Swellow price across conditions and graded tiers before you buy, so you know you're not overpaying.
