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Swellow
Ruby & Sapphire 46/109 • uncommon
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Number
- 46/109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $1.23
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Swellow is your Active Pokémon, you may switch 1 of the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. Your opponent picks the Benched Pokémon to switch. This power can't be used if Swellow is affected by a Special Condition.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Swellow card was released in 2003 as part of the Ruby & Sapphire expansion, the first set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game produced directly by The Pokémon Company following the transition from Wizards of the Coast. This set introduced the third generation of Pokémon, specifically highlighting creatures from the Hoenn region, and marked a significant aesthetic shift with new card frames and updated energy symbols.
The illustration was created by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a long-time contributor to the franchise known for a soft, painterly style that emphasizes the personality of the Pokémon. In this card, Swellow is depicted in a dynamic flight pose, reflecting the species' agile nature as a Flying-type bird. As an uncommon card, it served as a functional piece for players building decks around colorless energy, emphasizing the technical gameplay changes introduced with the Ruby & Sapphire generation.
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