Swampert 23/109
Pokemon card from Ruby & Sapphire · released Jul 1, 2003

Swampert is a Rare Water-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 23/109 in Ruby & Sapphire (released Jul 1, 2003), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$51.50 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was unchanged at ~$51.50.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$8.54 | ~$2.89 | ~$6.17 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$51.50 | ~$49.98 | ~$277.50 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Ruby & Sapphire |
| Number | 23/109 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 100 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Marshtomp |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number23/109Card 23 of the 109 in the main Ruby & Sapphire list.
- Set symbol
The small Ruby & Sapphire symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ken Sugimori” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-BODY: Natural RemedyOnce during your turn (before your attack), when you attach a Water Energy card from your hand to Swampert, remove 1 damage counter from Swampert.
Water ArrowChoose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Waterfall50
Weakness: Lightning ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Swampert printings
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All Swampert cards · Ruby & Sapphire price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.












