Swellow 71/108
Set: Roaring Skies
Released: May 6, 2015
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About Swellow
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #277
- Card Number 71/108
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorSanosuke Sakuma
- Release Date06/05/2015
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Roaring Skies
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Colorless - Health Points90 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2 - Resistance
Fighting -20 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Clutch20

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
- Aerial Ace60+



Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Swellow soaring above city rooftops, wings spread wide against a bright blue sky filled with fluffy clouds, its sharp claws extended as it surveys the surroundings with keen focus and determination.
Playability Overview
Swellow can strategically lock down opponents with Clutch while using Aerial Ace’s potential high damage to pressure slower Pokémon, but its reliance on coin flips and low retreat cost limits its versatility.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Skybound FlightThis Swellow card captures a dynamic moment in the air, showcasing its sleek form against a bright blue sky. It’s a perfect fit for a “Birds of Prey” page. Pair it with other flying types that evoke a sense of freedom and movement, like Talonflame or Noctowl, to create a lively aerial display.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Energetic / Bright Colors / Avian Majesty / Soaring High






































