Swablu (Japanese)
BW5: Dragon Blade · 044/050 · Common
Current Prices
Number
044/050
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Swablu (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Swablu (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #044/050 of the BW5: Dragon Blade set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Swablu (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Swablu (Japanese) (Common, BW5: Dragon Blade #044/050) changes hands at roughly $1.47, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.47 | $1.47 | $1.47 | 35 |
Collector Outlook for Swablu (Japanese)
As a Common, Swablu (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Swablu (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
