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Swellow Emerald 2005
Card · Emerald · 2005

Swellow

$9.99 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Uncommon Colorless
Curatorial Commentary

The Swellow card captures a moment of calm in the sky, where the Pokémon perches confidently on a branch. Its vibrant feathers contrast beautifully against the soft, cloudy backdrop, suggesting a serene yet watchful presence. Swellow seems poised, embodying both grace and readiness, as if it is surveying its surroundings for any signs of movement. This snapshot of its world invites a sense of tranquility mixed with the anticipation of flight.

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Catalogue plate № 41/106
Identity
PokémonSwellow
TypeColorless
RarityUncommon
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorNaoyo Kimura
Year2005
Plate №41/106
Composition
StyleIllustrativeTraditional
MoodLightPlayful
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 70
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Taillow
Weakness Lightning ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Peck 20
Skill Dive

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)