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Swellow
Legends Awakened 73/146 • uncommon
- Set
- Legends Awakened
- Number
- 73/146
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $0.69
- Artist
- Suwama Chiaki
What it does
If Swellow has no Energy attached to it, Swellow's Retreat Cost is 0.
If Swellow was on your Bench this turn, this attack's base damage is 60 instead of 30.
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dive steeply to catch the prey.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2008 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Legends Awakened expansion, this Swellow card captures the avian Pokémon during the Diamond and Pearl era of the franchise. The set was designed to spotlight Legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region and brought a distinct aesthetic shift to the game, characterized by updated card frames and specialized mechanics like Level-Up cards that integrated smoothly into the competitive meta of the time.
The artwork for this particular card was produced by illustrator Kent Kanetsuna, who frequently contributed to the Pokémon TCG throughout the mid-2000s. Kanetsuna’s style often emphasized dynamic movement and a clean, brightly colored presentation that suited the aggressive, high-speed nature of the Swellow species. As an uncommon card, it served as a reliable staple for players looking to include colorless attackers in their decks, gaining recognition for its functional role rather than rarity.
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