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Card 27/100

EX-era (2006) Crystal Guardians Swampert — mid-era water-type print.

Crystal GuardiansSet
2006Released
RareRarity
Hisao NakamuraIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Marshtomp)
HP 120
TypeFighting
RarityRare
IllustratorHisao Nakamura
WeaknessGrass ×2
Retreat●●
SetCrystal Guardians
Released2006

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Rare
Foiling
Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials
No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non HoloLow raw value; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$35 raw · PSA 10 ~$2,231 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Required for any complete Swampert master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Crystal Guardians set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 2 Swampert with 120 HP; top attack around 60 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Echo Draw

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may draw a card. This power can't be used if Swampert is affected by a Special Condition.

Rock Hurl Cost: Fighting + Colorless + Colorless · 60 damage

This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.

Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat cost
2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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