Swellow 15/17
Set: POP Series 1
Released: Sep 1, 2004
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #277
- Card Number 15/17
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
- Release Date01/09/2004
- SeriesPOP
- Expansion POP Series 1
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Colorless - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2
- Resistance
Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Colorless 
Lightning ×2 
Fighting -30 Attacks
- Focus Energy
During your next turn, base damage of Swellow's Agility is 70 instead of 30.
- Agility30
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Swellow during your opponent's next turn.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Swellow soaring fiercely through a fiery, autumnal forest, wings spread wide as embers and falling leaves swirl around, capturing a moment of intense, swift motion against the glowing, chaotic backdrop.
Playability Overview
Swellow offers decent offensive potential with Focus Energy boosting Agility's damage, but reliance on a coin flip for defense and modest HP may limit its consistency in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Autumn FlightThis Swellow card has a warm, fall forest vibe with leaves and golden light in the background. It’s a great centerpiece for a nature or seasonal page, surrounded by other bird Pokémon or those with earthy tones. The colors make it stand out but don’t overpower the page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Warm / Earthy Yellow / Bird Flight / Autumn Leaves
