Swampert
Ruby and Sapphire · 23/109 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
23/109
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Swampert: Rarity & Collectibility
Swampert 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 #23/109 of the Ruby and Sapphire 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 Swampert?
In 2026, a Near Mint Swampert (Rare, Ruby and Sapphire #23/109) changes hands at roughly $26.39, 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 $26.39, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $4.45. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $26.39, Lightly Played $17.79, Moderately Played $8.59, Heavily Played $4.34, Damaged $4.45 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $23.78 | $23.78 | $23.78 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $76.49 | $76.49 | $76.49 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.45 | $3.50 | $4.45 | 37 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.34 | $4.34 | $4.34 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.79 | $17.55 | $19.00 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.59 | $8.59 | $8.59 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $26.39 | $26.39 | $29.99 | 36 |
Collector Outlook for Swampert
Swampert holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Swampert on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
