Swalot 9/99

Name: Swalot #9 - Arceus | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl4-9
Price: 1.1 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Arceus Released: Nov 4, 2009

Pokémon

Psychic Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 48 packs (2.1%) Evolves From: Gulpin

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

1.10 $0.10 (8.33%)

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holofoil

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4.07 $0.23 (5.99%)

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reverse Holofoil

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5.37 $0.37 (7.40%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	25.00	—	x23

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	31.83	—	x7.8
PSA8	10.06	—	x2.5
PSA7	8.67	—	x2.1

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
4
4.26%
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PSA 9 Mint
39
41.49%
$31.83
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
33
35.11%
$10.06
PSA 7 Near Mint
12
12.77%
$8.67
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
4
4.26%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
1.06%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Swalot 9/99 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $4.07 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $36.86

$4.07

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$8.67

PSA 7 −$24.53

$10.06

PSA 8 −$23.32

$31.83

PSA 9 −$4.38

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PSA 10 —

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $4.07 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Swalot

It swallows anything whole. It sweats toxic fluids from its follicles to douse foes.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Swalot
National Pokédex #[317]
Card Number 9/99
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorAya Kusube
Release Date04/11/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Arceus
Evolves From
Gulpin
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points100 HP
Weakness Psychic +20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Damage Roller
Put damage counters on the Defending Pokémon until the Defending Pokémon has the same remaining HP as Swalot. (If the Defending Pokémon has the same or less remaining HP as Swalot, this attack does nothing.)
Entangle Tackle50+
You may do 50 damage plus 30 more damage. If you do, this attack does 30 damage to 1 of your Pokémon, and don't apply Weakness and Resistance to this damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Swalot emerging from dense, shadowy foliage under a glowing moon, its eyes gleaming ominously as it oozes through the dark forest, emanating a mysterious, toxic presence in the night.

Playability Overview

Swalot's evolving requirement and moderate HP hold it back, but its ability to equalize damage and deal incremental strong attacks offers situational utility in control-focused decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Moonlit MarshThis Swalot gives off a calm, night-time swamp vibe with its dark, leafy background and glowing moon. Place it on a moody, water/poison-themed page alongside other swamp or night creatures like Crobat or Tentacruel for a cohesive feel.Additional Binder Suggestions: Swamp / Calm / Dark Purple / Nighttime / Poison Pool

Swalot 9/99