Swellow 72 / 108 Pokemon Card from Roaring Skies Set

Swellow — Roaring Skies 72/108 Pokémon TCG card

Swellow is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Roaring Skies set in the XY series. It has 90 HP and is classified as a Colorless type. The card features artwork…

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About the Swellow Pokémon Card

Swellow is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Roaring Skies set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 72/108 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Roaring Skies set was released on May 6, 2015.

The card includes the flavor text: “It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.”.

Swellow Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Swellow

Card number: 72/108

Set: Roaring Skies

Series: XY

Rarity: Rare Holo

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Colorless

HP: 90

Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

Release date: May 6, 2015

National Pokédex number: 277

Why Collect the Swellow Pokémon Card?

Swellow is a solid addition to the Roaring Skies 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 Swellow Pokémon Card

Swellow was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Swellow Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Swellow is about

.36. Recent listings range from roughly
.49 (low) to $33.10 (high), with a mid-point near
.30. 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 Roaring Skies set has a median card value near

.11 and an average near
3.95, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -10% over the last 7 days and +6% 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 Roaring Skies set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Swellow Pokémon Card

Whether Swellow 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.

How Rare Is the Swellow Pokémon Card?

Rare Holo cards like Swellow are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Other Printings of Swellow

Swellow appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Emerald 41 (around

4.03), Dragon 45 (around
3.31) and Deoxys 49 (around
1.29).

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 Swellow Pokémon Card

The Swellow pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Roaring Skies set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Roaring Skies set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.36; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Swellow card from?

Swellow is from the Roaring Skies set (XY series), numbered 72/108 with the Rare Holo rarity.

What rarity is the Swellow card?

Swellow is classified as Rare Holo.

How much is the Swellow 72/108 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.36, within a recent range of roughly
.49 to $33.10. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Swellow card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

How rare is the Swellow card?

Rare Holo cards like Swellow are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Roaring Skies set released?

The Roaring Skies set was released on May 6, 2015.

Are there other printings of Swellow?

Yes. Swellow appears on 13 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.