Swellow 15/17
Pokemon card from POP Series 1 · released Sep 1, 2004
Swellow is a Common Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 15/17 in POP Series 1 (released Sep 1, 2004), illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$1.94 for the normal finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Normal TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$1.94.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$1.94 | ~$0.68 | ~$2.08 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal 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 | POP Series 1 |
| Number | 15/17 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Colorless |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Taillow |
| Artist | Kagemaru Himeno |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal |
What the codes mean
- Card number15/17Card 15 of the 17 in the main POP Series 1 list.
- Set symbol
The small POP Series 1 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.
- RarityCommon: a black circle.
- Illustrator“Illus. Kagemaru Himeno” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Focus EnergyDuring your next turn, base damage of Swellow's Agility is 70 instead of 30.
Agility30Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Swellow during your opponent's next turn.
Weakness: Lightning · Resistance: Fighting -30 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Swellow printings
More POP Series 1 cards
All Swellow cards · POP Series 1 price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.