Question 1

What is the current market value of Wailord #30?

Accepted Answer

For Wailord in Great Encounters, the current reference price is $7.99. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($7.92). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $7.65 to $8.47 (10% spread), a low-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Rare.

Question 2

Is Wailord #30 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at 0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $7.65 and $8.47 create a 10% band, matching a low-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($7.92), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +16723% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $34.65, while PSA 10 is $1344.17.

Question 3

What is Wailord #30 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2008, Great Encounters introduced this print of Wailord. The printed flavor text states: "The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 200. Energy typing is Water. This card evolves from Wailmer. Printed ability include "Sleeping Pulse". The printed attacks highlight "Sink Deep". It is weak to Lightning type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 4. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Wailord cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Wailord printings create a useful comparison set for Wailord. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.06-$19.27, a 32017% band. Against the sample mean of $3.46, this card is +131%. Notable alternatives include Wailord #46 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $0.38, Wailord #30 (Guardians Rising) at $0.63, Wailord #41 (Journey Together) at $0.22, and Wailord #162 (Journey Together) at $19.27.

Question 5

What set is Wailord #30 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Great Encounters entered circulation in 2008. It belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series. With 106 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 18 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Great Encounters checklist, Wailord occupies position #30 as a Rare card.

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