
Wailord is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 180 HP. It is illustrated by artist Hajime Kusajima and is part of the HS—Triumphant set from the HeartGold &…
Wailord is a Water-type Pokémon card with 180 HP from the HS—Triumphant set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 31/102 and is classified as Rare. The HS—Triumphant set was released on November 3, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “It is the largest of all identified Pokémon. They jump as a pack to herd their prey.”.
Card name: Wailord
Card number: 31/102
Set: HS—Triumphant
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 180
Artist: Hajime Kusajima
Release date: November 3, 2010
National Pokédex number: 321
Wailord is a solid addition to the HS—Triumphant set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Wailord was illustrated by Hajime Kusajima.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Wailord is about $43.99. Recent listings range from roughly $49.98 (low) to $500 (high), with a mid-point near $96.00. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the HS—Triumphant set has a median card value near $6.50 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HS—Triumphant set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Wailord is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
Rare cards like Wailord are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Wailord appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legend Maker 14 (around $53.49), Ruby & Sapphire 14 (around $40.91) and Journey Together 162 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Wailord pokémon card is a Rare card from the HS—Triumphant set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HS—Triumphant set. Its current aggregated market price is about $43.99; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Wailord is from the HS—Triumphant set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 31/102 with the Rare rarity.
Wailord is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about $43.99, within a recent range of roughly $49.98 to $500. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
Rare cards like Wailord are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The HS—Triumphant set was released on November 3, 2010.
Yes. Wailord appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.