Swellow Ruby & Sapphire #46
Swellow is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Ruby & Sapphire (#46), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Stage 1 Colorless-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Taillow, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $5.88 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $150 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 26× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 3 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $150$150–$150 | |
| PSA 9 | $69$28–$83 | |
| PSA 8 | $8$8–$8 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$71.49 grading fee → 25.5× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $150.00 | $71.49 | +$73 | 25.5× |
| PSA 9 | $69.30 | $70.68 | −$7 | 11.8× |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | $70.07 | −$68 | 1.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 36 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 8.3% | $150.00 |
| PSA 9 | 33.3% | $69.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 58.3% | $6.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
35% spreadCurrently 35% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
78% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Taillow.
About the Pokémon
SWELLOW flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This POKéMON dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by SWELLOW’s clawed feet, preventing escape.
Card details
Other Swellow cards
There are 9 different Swellow printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Ruby & Sapphire #46 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Swellow (Ruby & Sapphire #46) worth?
As of 3 July 2026, Swellow from Ruby & Sapphire is worth approximately $5.88 ungraded (near-mint), and around $150 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Swellow?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Swellow from Ruby & Sapphire is worth around $150 — roughly 26× the raw ungraded value of $5.88.
Should I grade my Swellow?
A PSA 10 sells for about $150 versus $5.88 raw — roughly a 26× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Swellow rare?
Swellow is a Uncommon card from Ruby & Sapphire (card #46), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $5.88 ungraded.