Question 1

What is the current market value of Wailord #30?

Accepted Answer

Wailord from Great Encounters is currently trading around $2.63. Week-over-week change is limited (+1.2%), indicating short-term stability. Against its 30-day baseline of $2.46, this card is pricing 6.7% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.29 to $2.83 (59% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Question 2

Is Wailord #30 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The latest week is near flat (+1.2%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. Observed 90-day bounds of $1.29 and $2.83 create a 59% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($2.46), the card is trading 6.7% higher. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

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. 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. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.37 to $8.89 (2303% spread). The current card sits -32% versus the sampled alternative average of $3.84. Notable alternatives include Wailord #26 (Dragons Exalted) at $3.69, Wailord #14 (Ruby & Sapphire) at $8.89, Wailord #14 (Legend Maker) at $6.26, and Wailord #31 (HS—Triumphant) at $1.88.

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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