Swellow (71)
XY - Roaring Skies · 71/108 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
71/108
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Swellow (71): Rarity & Collectibility
Swellow (71) 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 #71/108 of the XY - Roaring Skies 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 (71)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Swellow (71) (Rare, XY - Roaring Skies #71/108) changes hands at roughly $0.33, 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 $0.33, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.06. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.33, Lightly Played $0.29, Moderately Played $0.23, Heavily Played $0.28, Damaged $0.06 — 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 | $1.51 | $1.51 | $1.51 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 | 35 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.33 | $0.34 | $0.34 | 90 |
Collector Outlook for Swellow (71)
Swellow (71) 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 (71) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
