Swalot Collector’s Guide: Phantom Forces #38

Character Intro

Swalot from the Phantom Forces set is a rare card boasting 110 HP. It features the distinctive attack Swallow Up, adding a strategic element to gameplay. This card holds a unique place as number 38 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Gulpin)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: “It swallows anything whole. It sweats toxic fluids from its follicles to douse foes.”
• Attacks:
• Poison Gas (Psychic + Colorless): Poisons opponent’s Active Pokémon and deals 30 damage.
• Swallow Up (Psychic + 2 Colorless): Deals 50+ damage, with an additional 50 damage if the opponent’s Active Pokémon has less HP than Swalot before damage.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY Phantom Forces set, card number 38. It is a rare card illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya, notable for its clean Psychic-type design and detailed depiction of Swalot.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “xy4” and card number 38. The card’s market reference query is “Swalot Phantom Forces 38.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability and tournament presence are unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and card condition, store this rare card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown legality, maintaining mint condition is advisable for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (XY4): This set features Swalot as a rare Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique poison-themed attack set. The card stands out for its solid HP and strategic attack potential, wrapped in detailed artwork by Tomokazu Komiya. Release date is unknown.