Pokemon card values › Platinum › Swablu #SH5

Set	Platinum
Card number	SH5
Rarity	Rare
Type	Pokémon
HP	50
Artist	Kagemaru Himeno
Released	Feb 2009

Swablu #SH5 Value (Platinum)

$68.45 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Swablu #SH5 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $68.45. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Kagemaru Himeno's Swablu SH5 is part of Platinum's small shiny-numbered subset, issued during the 2009 Platinum era rather than the standard sequence. The gentle subject contrasts with the scarcity and strong set ranking: it sits among Platinum's most valuable cards. Its recent market direction has been stronger than the short-term average.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$68.45
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€26.28
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€32.68
Cardmarket listings available	92

Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket

Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

Why Swablu #SH5 is priced where it is

Swablu #SH5 is a Rare Pokémon card from Platinum, the Platinum era (2009). Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($69.71 to $68.45). The illustration is by Kagemaru Himeno.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
BGS	8	$88.70	1
CGC	9	$150.55	2
CGC	8	$99.06	3
PSA	9	$892.06	5
PSA	8	$179.03	5
PSA	7	$70.35	3
TAG	8	$247.02	1

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Because no gem-mint multiplier is available, grading should be reserved for copies with strong visual evidence rather than assumed upside. On the shiny foil treatment, hairline scratches and print lines can disappear head-on, while back-edge whitening remains a frequent grade limiter.

Swablu price history

Jul 8, 2026Low $44.64 · High $89.96Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	-	$68.45
Oct 2026	€116.63	$68.70
Sep 2026	€203.97	$78.89
Aug 2026	€62.49	$69.25
Jul 2026	€43.59	-

Kagemaru Himeno gives Swablu a dedicated artist angle beyond its place in the shiny subset. The card also sits neatly between Lotad SH4 and Vulpix SH6, making it the middle piece required for a complete Platinum SH run.

Frequently asked questions

What is Swablu #SH5 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $68.45. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Swablu #SH5 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $68.45.

How do I check which printing of Swablu I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (SH5) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.