Wailord #31
📉 Dip AlertWailord #31 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $51.04, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Wailord #31 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Wailord at a glance
- From Triumphant (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.63.
- Rare rarity.
- Live market value $51.04 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €1.77; 30-day average €2.01.
Wailord price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Wailord #31.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $46.11
- Mid
- $141.74
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.01
- Mid
- $7.24
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Wailord #31
Printed as #31 in Triumphant, Wailord belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and dates to 2010. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 180 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Artwork is by Hajime Kusajima; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $51.04, spanning $46.11–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“It is the largest of all identified Pokémon. They jump as a pack to herd their prey.”
Printed flavour text on the Triumphant #31 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Triumphant
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #31 / 102
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 180
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Wailmer
- Pokédex
- #321
- Released
- 2010/11/03
Wailord attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Wailord #31 — the playability layer behind the price.
Underwater Dive
Flip 2 coins. For each heads, remove 3 damage counters from Wailord.
Swallow Up
Before doing damage, count the remaining HP of the Defending Pokémon and Wailord. If the Defending Pokémon has fewer remaining HP than Wailord, this attack does 50 damage plus 50 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Wailord price analysis
What drives the current market value of Wailord #31.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($51.04), Normal ($8.47).
A $51.04 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $51.04 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Wailord trends at €1.63 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.55, lowest NM €0.15).
Wailord price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.77 over 7 days versus €2.01 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-11.9%).
Latest daily average €1.50 against a trend price of €1.63.
Wailord has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $51.04 to $51.04; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Wailord?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $51.04 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $43.98 via eBay's default tier, $44.23 on TCGplayer, $48.14 on Cardmarket, $45.18 on Whatnot and $51.04 selling directly — a $7.06 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Wailord #31.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Wailord?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Wailord #31 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Wailord #31.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $51.04 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $93.22 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $4.41. You need a graded sale of $97.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $30.39 (33.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Wailord within Triumphant
By market value Wailord sits at #16 of 80 in Triumphant (set median $15.52).
That is 229% above the middle of the set — a top-81% position.
The set's top card is Gengar (#94), valued at $623.74.
What makes Wailord valuable
- Classic-era cards like Wailord (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Priced at $51.04 with thin supply, Wailord sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Its Water typing means Wailord has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Wailord appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Rare rarity, Wailord is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Wailord
- Triumphant was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $51.04 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Wailord has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.77 and €2.01) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $51.04 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Wailord value questions
What is Wailord #31 worth?
Wailord trades near $51.04 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $46.11–—; Cardmarket shows €1.63.
Is Wailord a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-11.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Wailord?
Wailord is a Rare card from Triumphant (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Wailord have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($51.04), Normal ($8.47). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Wailord?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $51.04. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Wailord cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
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