Swablu (Japanese)
Rulers of the Heavens · 042/054 · Common
Current Prices
Number
042/054
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 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 #042/054 of the Rulers of the Heavens 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, Rulers of the Heavens #042/054) changes hands at roughly $3.99, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $3.99, whereas a Heavily Played one slides to around $1.88. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $3.99, Lightly Played $2.79, Heavily Played $1.88 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.88 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.79 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.49 | $4.49 | $4.49 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 2 |
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. 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 Swablu (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
