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Swellow

POP Series 1 15/17 • common

Set: POP Series 1
Number: 15/17
Rarity: Common
Released: 2004
Energy type: colorless energy
Market price: $1.92
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno

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Market

What it's worth

$1.92market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.83 – $1.92 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a colorless card from an early promotional series, this Swellow represents a straightforward addition to any collection of classic gameplay staples. Its common status makes it an accessible piece of history for those interested in the foundational cards that once occupied a versatile spot in the game's broader meta.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyFocus Energy

During your next turn, base damage of Swellow's Agility is 70 instead of 30.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyAgility30

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Swellow during your opponent's next turn.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Resistancefighting energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Swellow card, numbered 15/17, was released as part of the Pokémon Organized Play (POP) Series 1 set in 2005. This series was the inaugural promotional set distributed exclusively through Pokémon Organized Play events at local hobby stores and tournaments. These cards served as rewards for participants, encouraging community engagement during the competitive circuit’s early years following the transition of the Pokémon Trading Card Game license to The Pokémon Company International.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who has contributed extensively to the franchise. The design captures Swellow in a dynamic, mid-flight posture, consistent with the artist’s characteristic clean lines and focus on movement. As a common card within a promotional set, it was designed to be accessible to newer players, reflecting the functional, straightforward gameplay mechanics typical of the era’s 'EX' series generation.

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About

About Swellow

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