Wailord - 162/159 - SV09: Journey Together (JTG)
Wailord — Illustration Rare | 162/159 | Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Journey Together (SV09)
Numbered 162/159 — beyond the base set count — this is a true secret rare Illustration Rare, with artwork by Katsunori Sato. Journey Together is the ninth main expansion of the Scarlet & Violet Series, and it marks the first return of Trainer's Pokémon to a main expansion since EX Team Magma vs. Team Aqua — making SV09 one of the most nostalgic and collector-driven sets of the modern era.
Wailord is a Stage 1 Water-type with a massive 240 HP, featuring Hydro Pump — an attack that hits harder for every Water Energy attached. The full-art holofoil treatment gives this gentle giant the cinematic showcase it deserves, and the oversized Pokémon looks every bit as impressive on card as in the Pokédex.
- Rarity: Illustration Rare (IR), numbered 162/159
- Set: Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Journey Together, the ninth main Scarlet & Violet expansion, released March 28, 2025
- Market Value: TCGplayer 3-month market price sits around $18.51, up over 53% in that window
- Artist: Katsunori Sato
Raw copies have climbed over 60% in the last 30 days alone , and Journey Together takes collectors full circle — returning to the concept of Trainer Pokémon first introduced in 2000 with Gym Heroes , driving strong collector interest across the entire set. Wailord's IR is the kind of fan-favorite, eye-catching pull that belongs in every serious SV09 collection.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
