Swellow
XY Base Set · 103/146 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY Base SetNumber
103/146
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 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 #103/146 of the XY Base Set 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, XY Base Set #103/146) changes hands at roughly $0.66, 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 $0.66, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.15. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.66, Lightly Played $0.72, Moderately Played $0.53, Heavily Played $0.82, Damaged $0.15 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.82 | $0.82 | $0.82 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.72 | $0.59 | $0.62 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.53 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.66 | $0.66 | $0.66 | 45 |
Collector Outlook for Swellow
Swellow holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. 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 Swellow on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
