Swellow
Delta Species · 32/113 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Delta SpeciesNumber
32/113
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Swellow: Rarity & Collectibility
Swellow in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #32/113 of the Delta Species 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 Swellow?
In 2026, a Near Mint Swellow (Rare, Delta Species #32/113) changes hands at roughly $10.04, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $10.04, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.99. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $10.04, Lightly Played $5.73, Moderately Played $2.24, Heavily Played $3.48, Damaged $1.99 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Swellow is valued near $500.00 — about 50x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Swellow: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Swellow sits around $500.00 — roughly 50x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $65.00, CGC 10 $86.00, PSA 8 $27.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 11 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.48 | $3.48 | $3.48 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.73 | $5.73 | $5.73 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.24 | $2.24 | $2.24 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.04 | $10.04 | $10.04 | 27 |
Collector Outlook for Swellow
Swellow holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Swellow on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
