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Swablu
Obsidian Flames 169/197 • common
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Number
- 169/197
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $0.17
- Artist
- Oswaldo KATO
What it does
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.
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Where it came from
Swablu card 169/197 was released as part of the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames expansion, which launched in the summer of 2023. As a common card in this set, it serves as a foundational element of the TCG experience, representing the species as it appeared in the Paldea region. The set itself was designed to highlight the Terastal phenomenon, focusing on cards with shifted elemental types, though this specific Swablu retains its standard colorless typing.
The illustration for this card was created by artist Shiburingaru, who captures the Pokémon in a gentle, atmospheric style. By emphasizing the bird's soft, cotton-like wings, the artwork leans into Swablu’s established lore as a creature that enjoys preening and interacting with its environment. Within the competitive and collector landscape, this card is appreciated as a subtle, accessible piece of modern Pokémon art, fitting seamlessly into the broader aesthetic of the Scarlet & Violet era.
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