Swellow

Swellow

Selected Masterpiece • 73/146
Artist Suwama Chiaki
Market Price $1.05
Legends Awakened Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Suwama Chiaki

Suwama Chiaki has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2006 to 2020, appearing across sets including Sun & Moon, XY, and HeartGold & SoulSilver. The work favors playful, lighthearted scenes with balanced, clear staging and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Swellow soaring gracefully through a vibrant sky, its wings spread wide as it navigates the air currents. The colors blend softly, suggesting a serene moment in nature, where the Pokémon appears both free and focused. Swellow embodies the spirit of exploration, scanning the landscape below for its next meal. This snapshot captures the essence of a bird in its element, showcasing a fleeting yet powerful connection to the world around it.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Colorless
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/08/2008

Mach Descent

30

If Swellow was on your Bench this turn, this attack's base damage is 60 instead of 30.

Weakness
+20
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost