Wailord (Japanese)
SM2+: Facing a New Trial · 016/049 · None
Current Prices
Number
016/049
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Wailord (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Wailord (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #016/049 of the SM2+: Facing a New Trial set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Wailord (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Wailord (Japanese) (Common, SM2+: Facing a New Trial #016/049) changes hands at roughly $0.99, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.99, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $1.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 6 |
Collector Outlook for Wailord (Japanese)
As a Common, Wailord (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Wailord (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
