Question 1

What is the current market value of Swinub #79?

Accepted Answer

Swinub from Neo Genesis is currently trading around $0.65. Compared with last week, pricing is 2.3% lower. It is currently 3.8% below the 30-day average of $0.68. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.55 and a peak around $0.74 (29% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Swinub #79 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 2.3% this week, and current pricing sits 12% below its recent high watermark. With a 29% 90-day spread ($0.55-$0.74), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.68), the card is trading 3.8% lower. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +14183% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $23.16, while PSA 10 is $92.84.

Question 3

What is Swinub #79 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Swinub appears in Neo Genesis, released in 2000. The printed flavor text states: "It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Water. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Powder Snow". It has a weakness to Grass and resistance to Lightning. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Swinub cards available?

Accepted Answer

Swinub sits within a broader pool of Swinub variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.06 to $3.44 (5633% spread). The current card sits -12% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.74. Notable alternatives include Swinub #26 (Plasma Storm) at $0.28, Swinub #79 (Team Rocket Returns) at $3.44, Swinub #79 (HS—Triumphant) at $0.32, and Swinub #80 (BREAKthrough) at $0.27.

Question 5

What set is Swinub #79 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Neo Genesis is 2000. Neo Genesis is grouped under the Neo era. With 111 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Swinub is card number 79 with a Common designation.

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