Swellow (Roaring Skies 72) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Swellow from the Roaring Skies set is a Rare Holo card numbered 72. It features a vibrant design and boasts 90 HP. Wing Attack reflects Swellow’s swift and agile nature.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Taillow)
• Attacks:
• Peck (30 damage, 2 Colorless energy)
• Wing Attack (50 damage, 3 Colorless energy)
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless energy
• Flavor Text: “It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This card is from the Roaring Skies set of the XY series and is identified as card number 72. It is a Rare Holo variant, adding a shimmering foil effect that boosts its visual appeal and collectibility.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card is uniquely identified by its set code “xy6” and card number “72.” The illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita is a notable artist whose work is highly regarded among collectors.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holofoil finish and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for added protection during handling and display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (XY6): This set features dynamic flying-type Pokémon and includes Swellow as a Rare Holo card. The set is known for its vibrant artwork and strong thematic focus on aerial Pokémon, making it a popular choice for collectors interested in bird Pokémon and the XY series.