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Swampert
Crystal Guardians 27/100 • rare
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Number
- 27/100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2006
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $5.46
- Artist
- Hisao Nakamura
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may draw a card. This power can't be used if Swampert is affected by a Special Condition.
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Swampert card, numbered 27/100, was released in the 2006 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Crystal Guardians. Produced during the EX series era, the set centered on the lore of the Hoenn region's tropical Delta Species islands, where Pokémon often displayed unique elemental typing compared to their traditional forms. The art for this era was defined by a transition toward dynamic, digitally rendered illustrations that emphasized the power and habitat of the featured creatures.
The artwork for this specific card was commissioned by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran artist central to the Pokémon TCG aesthetic since its inception in 1996. Arita aimed to capture Swampert in a grounded, imposing stance, reflecting its status as a powerful Water and Ground-type evolutionary final stage. Upon its release, the set was well-received by players for its integration of delta-species mechanics, which encouraged diverse deck-building strategies, while the rare-tier holo-patterns became a notable pursuit for collectors of the generation three era.
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