Skylanders: SWAP Force

Nintendo 3DS · 2013

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About this game

This is the third iteration of Skylanders 's character Cynder , a female dragon who joined the Skylanders after being defeated by Spyro and freed from Malefor's grasp.

This Undead element figure is compatible with Skylanders: Swap Force as well as the previous games .

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Once placed on the Portal of Power, she can use her dark electricity breath and dash through enemies using her shadow form.

This leaves a trail that damages enemies.

This figure also has a new Series 3 Wow Pow and increased max level (now up to 20).

These Series 3 bonuses are not in effect in games prior to Swap Force Phantom Cynder was also available in a triple pack with Dune Bug and Knockout Terrafin .

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About Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS (2011) added glasses-free stereoscopic 3D and a second analog input to Nintendo's handheld line, eventually building a library that rivaled the DS in size and quality. Because the eShop for digital purchases has since closed, physical 3DS cartridges are the only way to preserve access to many titles — a dynamic that's pushing more collectors toward cartridge-based copies even for games that were originally digital-first.

Gamevaro tracks Skylanders: SWAP Force for Nintendo 3DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.

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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only

€14.77

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€12.75

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-10	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€12.75	eBay US
2026-07-10	Loose / Item only	PAL	€14.77	eBay NL

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 16% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€12.75) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€14.77) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Skylanders: SWAP Force, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS titles.

Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Skylanders: SWAP Force worth?

Skylanders: SWAP Force for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €14.77 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Skylanders: SWAP Force rare?

Skylanders: SWAP Force has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Skylanders: SWAP Force?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.

Is Skylanders: SWAP Force worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Skylanders: SWAP Force is currently worth €14.77 loose, versus €12.75 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.