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EX-era (2003) Ruby & Sapphire Swampert — mid-era water-type print.

Ruby & SapphireSet
2003Released
Rare HoloRarity
Mitsuhiro AritaIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Marshtomp)
HP 110
TypeWater
RarityRare Holo
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
WeaknessLightning ×2
Retreat●●●
SetRuby & Sapphire
Released2003

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 Holo
Foiling
Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. 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

Holo~$37 raw · PSA 10 ~$4,141 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

Verify against recent solds.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Early-2000s Ruby & Sapphire printing with vintage collector appeal.
  • Required for any complete Swampert master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Ruby & Sapphire set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 2 Swampert with 110 HP; top attack around 50 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Water Call

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Water Energy card from your hand to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Swampert is affected by a Special Condition.

Hypno Splash Cost: Water + Water + Colorless + Colorless · 50 damage

The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat cost
3

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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