Swellow

Swellow

Selected Masterpiece • 104/145
Market Price $0.27
Guardians Rising Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Swellow perched gracefully on a branch, surrounded by vibrant greenery that captures the essence of its natural habitat. With its sleek feathers and keen gaze, Swellow appears alert and ready to take flight, embodying a moment of calm before the action. The lush foliage creates a sense of tranquility, highlighting the Pokémon's connection to its environment. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of nature and the elegance of this swift bird.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 18, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Colorless
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
05/05/2017

Agility

20

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.

Swallow Dive

40+

If this Pokémon used Agility during your last turn, this attack does 80 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost