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Swellow
Delta Species 32/113 • rare
- Set
- Delta Species
- Number
- 32/113
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $1.00
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Swellow during your opponent's next turn. If tails, during your next turn, Swellow's Glide attack's base damage is 100.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Swellow card, numbered 32/113, was released in the Delta Species expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2005. This set introduced the Delta Species mechanic, which featured Pokémon with modified elemental typings due to the unique magnetic interference on Holon island. In this iteration, Swellow is depicted as a Colorless-type Pokémon, diverging from its typical Flying-type classification to fit the experimental narrative of the set.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a prominent figure in the Pokémon TCG community known for her long-standing contributions to the game's aesthetic. Her design emphasizes the avian agility of Swellow while integrating the metallic, iridescent motifs common to the Delta Species cards of the era. The release was well-received by players and collectors who sought to explore the shifting type advantages and distinct card designs that characterized the mid-2000s era of the game.
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