Swablu (Japanese)
SM6a: Dragon Storm · 042/053 · Common
Current Prices
Number
042/053
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Swablu (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Swablu (Japanese) sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #042/053 of the SM6a: Dragon Storm 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, SM6a: Dragon Storm #042/053) changes hands at roughly $0.80, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.80 | 10 |
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.
