
Swoobat is a Stage 1 Pokémon of the Psychic type with 80 HP. It emits sound waves of various frequencies from its nose, including some powerful enough to…
Swoobat is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Black & White set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 51/114 and is classified as Uncommon. The Black & White set was released on April 25, 2011.
The card includes the flavor text: “It emits sound waves of various frequencies from its nose, including some powerful enough to destroy rocks.”.
Card name: Swoobat
Card number: 51/114
Set: Black & White
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 80
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: April 25, 2011
National Pokédex number: 528
Swoobat is most often collected as part of a complete Black & White set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Swoobat was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Swoobat is about
For context, the Black & White set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Black & White set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Swoobat 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 6 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 16.7%. 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.
As an Uncommon card, Swoobat sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 6 copies to date.
Swoobat appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include White Flare 120 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Swoobat pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Black & White set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Black & White set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Swoobat is from the Black & White set (Black & White series), numbered 51/114 with the Uncommon rarity.
Swoobat is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 6 copies so far, with about 16.7% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 6 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 16.7%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Swoobat sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Black & White set was released on April 25, 2011.
Yes. Swoobat appears on 13 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.