Swalot is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 100 HP. It is part of the Arceus set from the mid-2000s era (2009) and features artwork by Aya Kusube. The…
Set: Arceus
Number: 9/99
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Swalot Pokémon Card
Swalot is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Arceus set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number 9/99 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Arceus set was released on November 4, 2009.
The card includes the flavor text: “It swallows anything whole. It sweats toxic fluids from its follicles to douse foes.”.
Swalot Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Swalot
Card number: 9/99
Set: Arceus
Series: Platinum
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 100
Artist: Aya Kusube
Release date: November 4, 2009
National Pokédex number: 317
Why Collect the Swalot Pokémon Card?
Swalot is a solid addition to the Arceus set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Swalot Pokémon Card
Swalot was illustrated by Aya Kusube.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Swalot Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Swalot is about $4.75. Recent listings range from roughly
.25 (low) to $35.30 (high), with a mid-point near $4.75. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Arceus set has a median card value near $5.00 and an average near 2.16, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -24% over the last 7 days and -29% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Arceus set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Swalot Pokémon Card
Whether Swalot is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 98 copies of this card, of which 4 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 4.1%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Swalot Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Swalot are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 98 copies to date.
Other Printings of Swalot
Swalot appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Crystal Guardians 11 (around 0.00), Emerald 40 (around
7.27) and Hidden Legends 50 (around
1.46).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Swalot Pokémon Card
The Swalot pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Arceus set (Platinum series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Arceus set. Its current aggregated market price is about $4.75; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Swalot card from?
Swalot is from the Arceus set (Platinum series), numbered 9/99 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Swalot card?
Swalot is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Swalot 9/99 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $4.75, within a recent range of roughly
.25 to $35.30. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Swalot card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 98 copies so far, with about 4.1% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Swalot?
PSA has graded 98 copies, of which 4 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 4.1%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Swalot card?
Rare Holo cards like Swalot are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Arceus set released?
The Arceus set was released on November 4, 2009.
Are there other printings of Swalot?
Yes. Swalot appears on 8 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
