Question 1

What is the current market value of Swellow #73?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Swellow in Legends Awakened at roughly $0.45. Its 7-day trend is negative at 2.9%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.45). The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.43 and a peak around $0.49 (13% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Swellow #73 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 2.9% over 7 days, with the card now 8% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $0.43 to $0.49 (13% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.45), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Swellow #73 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Swellow appears in Legends Awakened, released in 2008. The printed flavor text states: "It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dive steeply to catch the prey." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Colorless. As an evolution, Swellow develops from Taillow. Notable ability on this print: "Big Wing". Notable move text references "Mach Descent". This card is weak to Lightning energy and resists Fighting. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Swellow cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Swellow printings create a useful comparison set for Swellow. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.55 to $1.49 (171% spread). The current card sits -54% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.98. Notable alternatives include Swellow #46 (Ruby & Sapphire) at $1.19, Swellow #32 (Delta Species) at $0.71, Swellow #45 (Dragon) at $1.14, and Swellow #49 (Deoxys) at $0.55.

Question 5

What set is Swellow #73 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Legends Awakened entered circulation in 2008. Series classification for this set is Diamond & Pearl. With 146 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 18 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Swellow (#73) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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