Swablu
Hidden Fates: Shiny Vault · SV42/SV94 · Shiny Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
SV42/SV94
Rarity
Shiny Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
608
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Swablu
Swablu is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Hidden Fates: Shiny Vault, numbered SV42/SV94 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Swablu Price Analysis
The current market price for Swablu from Hidden Fates: Shiny Vault is $3.62 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $3.62 to a high of $3.62. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $31.00 — approximately 8.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $12.59. With a high volume of recorded sales (608+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Swablu
Professional grading is available for Swablu and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: ACE 8, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 6, PSA 7. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.32 | $3.09 | $3.09 | 33 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.79 | $7.79 | $7.79 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.67 | $5.29 | $5.29 | 15 |
| ebay | ACE 8 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.05 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $31.00 | $21.19 | $21.19 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.59 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.56 | $4.56 | $4.56 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.62 | $3.62 | $3.62 | 475 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $18.75 | $28.79 | $28.79 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.50 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $3.94 | $3.94 | 15 |
Is Swablu a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Swablu are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
