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Swellow
Guardians Rising 104/145 • rare
- Set
- Guardians Rising
- Number
- 104/145
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $0.23
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.
If this Pokémon used Agility during your last turn, this attack does 80 more damage.
If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Swellow card from the Guardians Rising expansion was released by The Pokémon Company International in May 2017. As part of the Sun & Moon series, this set introduced cards featuring the Alola region and new gameplay mechanics. The card depicts the Swallow Pokémon in a standard pose consistent with the series' focus on transitioning between generation-specific designs and core TCG staples.
The illustration was rendered by artist Hitoshi Ariga, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon franchise known for his clean, dynamic style. Ariga’s work on this card aims to capture the speed and aerodynamic nature of Swellow, utilizing a minimalist background to emphasize the subject's flight. Upon release, the card served as a functional Rare tier inclusion for deck-building, valued primarily by players for its type coverage rather than as a centerpiece for high-end collectors.
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