Image via pokemontcg.io
Swablu
HS—Triumphant 78/102 • common
- Set
- HS—Triumphant
- Number
- 78/102
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $0.53
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Its wings bring cottony clouds to mind. It grooms with springwater and loves to sit on heads.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
Card text © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, via pokemontcg.io. Not produced by or endorsed by The Pokémon Company. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Swablu on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Swablu card from the HS—Triumphant set was released in late 2010 as part of the final expansion of the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series. This series was designed to transition the Pokémon Trading Card Game into the aesthetic and mechanics of the Johto region games, emphasizing a cleaner, more minimalist card layout compared to the busy designs of the preceding Diamond & Pearl era. The set serves as a historical marker for the era of competitive play just before the introduction of the Black & White generation.
The illustration for this specific Swablu was produced by the long-time TCG artist Kyoko Umemoto. Known for a soft, watercolor-inspired approach, Umemoto depicted the avian Pokémon in a serene, cloud-like atmosphere that complements its Flying and Normal-type identity. The design was received as a standard, accessible common card intended to help players round out decks with the utility of the Colorless type, maintaining a gentle visual consistency typical of the era's common rarity tier.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real Pokémon cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Swablu
Swablu is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. HS—Triumphant 78/102 • common. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this card yet — adding yours would make you the first.
How many collectors track Swablu on collecto.rs?
Swablu doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Swablu?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other Pokémon cards collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Swablu catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Swablu is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is tracking Pokémon cards free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
