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Swablu
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV42/94 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
- Number
- SV42/94
- Rarity
- Rare Shiny
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Shiny rare
- Market price
- $6.84
- Artist
- Shigenori Negishi
What it does
Draw a card.
It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Swablu card from the Hidden Fates Shiny Vault set was released in 2019 as part of the English Pokémon Trading Card Game's special expansion. This set was designed to celebrate the history of shiny Pokémon, featuring a dedicated subset of cards that showcased the distinct alternate color palettes first introduced in the second generation of video games. The set was highly anticipated for its inclusion of these rare variants, which had become prized treasures among players and collectors alike.
The artwork for this particular card features a monochromatic, glimmering aesthetic designed to emphasize the rarity of the shiny creature. Illustrated by artist Tomokazu Komiya, the design captures Swablu in a whimsical, textured style that deviates from the standard digital art found on most cards in the set. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a highlight of the Shiny Vault, noted by collectors for its unique visual charm and its role in reintroducing the appeal of shiny Pokémon to a modern audience.
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