The Cutest Swoobat Cards: Illustration Rares, Promos, and Display Picks
See why Swoobat belongs in every Birds & Bats collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2024-12-28
Popularity Rank: #486
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #413
2019 survey: #549
#486 / 1025
Pokédex details
Height
0.9 m
Weight
10.5 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen V
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Blue
Shape
Wings
Egg groups
Ground, Flying
Swoobat — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Swoobat stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- The Bulbapedia article opens by explaining that it evolves from Woobat when leveled up with high friendship.
- A staple in our Birds & Bats crowd — Swoobat is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Swoobat has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Swoobat from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Eevee Grove
Two Diamond
Paldean Fates
Uncommon
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Evolving Skies
Uncommon
Vivid Voltage
Uncommon
Cosmic Eclipse
Rare
BREAKthrough
Uncommon
Legendary Treasures
Uncommon
Boundaries Crossed
Rare
Emerging Powers
Rare
Black & White
Uncommon
White Flare
Illustration rare
Showing 12 of 13 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Swoobat edition
Binder geometry for Swoobat: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Swoobat #88 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Swoobat binder page.
Swoobat #51 (Black & White) is a staple for Swoobat fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Swoobat #65 (Legendary Treasures) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Swoobat #37 (Emerging Powers) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Swoobat mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Swoobat chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Cosmic Eclipse
Rare
Black & White
Uncommon
Legendary Treasures
Uncommon
Emerging Powers
Rare
Eevee Grove
Two Diamond
Paldean Fates
Uncommon
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Right page
Evolving Skies
Uncommon
Vivid Voltage
Uncommon
BREAKthrough
Uncommon
Boundaries Crossed
Rare
White Flare
Illustration rare
White Flare
Uncommon
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Swoobat cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Swoobat
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Swoobat
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #528 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Swoobat (ココロモリ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Birds & Bats, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Psychic/Flying typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Swoobat cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Swoobat: competitive snapshot
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Swoobat — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
67
Attack
57
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
77
Sp. Def
55
Speed
114
Total: 425
Players file Swoobat around tier "Past" while Ability Unaware (Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Simple is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Psychic/Flying typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Swoobat — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Swoobat, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It emits sound waves of various frequencies from its nose, including some powerful enough to destroy rocks.
Anyone who comes into contact with the ultrasonic waves emitted by a courting male experiences a positive mood shift.
It shakes its tail vigorously when it emits ultrasonic waves strong enough to reduce concrete to rubble.
A second dex beat (Alpha Sapphire) frames Swoobat as anyone who comes into contact with the ultrasonic waves emitted by a courting male experiences a positive mood shift. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Swoobat shows up in Black lore as one that emits sound waves of various frequencies from its nose, including some powerful enough to destroy rocks. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Fletiamo
Spanish
Swoobat
French
Rhinolove
Italian
Swoobat
Japanese
ココロモリ
Japanese (Romaji)
Kokoromori
Korean
맘박쥐
Chinese (Simplified)
心蝙蝠
Chinese (Traditional)
心蝙蝠
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