Wailord
Wailord is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Great Encounters (#30). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $15.00 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2008. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Wailord suits collectors working on Great Encounters who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Wailord from Great Encounters?
Wailord is a Pokémon card in Great Encounters numbered 30. The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. National Pokédex #321. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Wailord worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $15.00 for Wailord. Low and high spread runs $5.00 to $12.19. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $15.00; Normal: $10.35. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Great Encounters |
|---|---|
| Number | 30 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $15.00 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.12 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $15.00 |
| Normal | $10.35 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 200 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Evolves from | Wailmer |
| Sink Deep | WaterWaterWaterColorless 60 If Wailord has any damage counters on it, Wailord is now Asleep. |
| Sleeping Pulse | As long as Wailord remains Asleep between turns, remove 1 damage counter from Wailord. |
| Weakness | Lightning ×2 |
How collectible is Wailord?
Wailord is listed as Rare in Great Encounters. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Wailord?
Catalog fields: set Great Encounters, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Wailord from Great Encounters should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Wailord is catalogued as Rare printing in Great Encounters, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $15.00 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $15.00; Normal: $10.35).
- Illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $15.00 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Wailord worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $15.00 for ungraded Wailord from Great Encounters. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Wailord from?
Wailord is listed in Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl) as card #30. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Wailord?
Our catalog lists Wailord as Rare in Great Encounters. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Wailord good for collectors or players?
Wailord includes gameplay stats in Great Encounters. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Wailord?
Finish variants of Wailord carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $15.00; Normal: $10.35 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.