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Swellow
Roaring Skies 72/108 • holo-rare
- Set
- Roaring Skies
- Number
- 72/108
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $2.71
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in the 2015 Roaring Skies expansion, this Swellow card depicts the Swallow Pokémon in a dynamic, high-flying pose. The set was thematic, focusing heavily on Dragon-type Pokémon and the return of Delta Species-style mechanics, positioning Swellow as a common utility choice for decks requiring colorless energy support during the XY era of the trading card game.
The card features artwork by Midori Harada, a prolific illustrator known for a signature digital aesthetic that emphasizes movement and clean lines. Harada, who has contributed to the series for many years, aimed to capture the sleek, aerodynamic nature of the species. Upon release, the card was received as a standard Rare Holo, valued primarily by players for its 'Agility' attack and by collectors for its integration into the broader aesthetic of the Roaring Skies set.
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