Question 1

What is the current market value of Swellow #72?

Accepted Answer

For Swellow in Roaring Skies, the current reference price is $0.97. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.96). Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.85 and $0.97, producing a 12% range and low-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Swellow #72 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.85 and $0.97 create a 12% band, matching a low-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.96), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +23096% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $18.37, while PSA 10 is $225.00.

Question 3

What is Swellow #72 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Swellow appears in Roaring Skies, released in 2015. The printed flavor text states: "It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Colorless. This card evolves from Taillow. Notable move text references "Peck" and "Wing Attack". It has a weakness to Lightning and resistance to Fighting. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Swellow cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Swellow checklist helps contextualize this specific Swellow print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.09 to $1.52 (1589% spread). The current card sits +25% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.78. Notable alternatives include Swellow #45 (Dragon) at $1.43, Swellow #15 (POP Series 1) at $0.89, Swellow #41 (Emerald) at $1.52, and Swellow #103 (XY) at $0.43.

Question 5

What set is Swellow #72 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Roaring Skies is 2015. It belongs to the XY series. Set size is 112 cards, which categorizes Roaring Skies as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 11 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the Roaring Skies checklist, Swellow occupies position #72 as a Rare Holo card.

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