Wailord
Great Encounters · 30/106 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Great EncountersNumber
30/106
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Wailord Worth?
Wailord (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Great Encounters set, card number 30/106. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Wailord Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Wailord (Great Encounters, 30/106) is worth around $15.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $15.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.75. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $15.00, Lightly Played $14.68, Moderately Played $12.10, Heavily Played $4.68, Damaged $0.75 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $287.40 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $35.00.
Is It Worth Grading Wailord?
Grading Wailord can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($15.00) and a PSA 10 ($287.40) is about $272.40 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $35.00, CGC 10 $55.00, CGC 9.5 $13.26. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 2 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.48 | $6.48 | $6.48 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.29 | $5.29 | $5.29 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.70 | $11.70 | $11.70 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.01 | $8.01 | $8.01 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.26 | $13.26 | $13.26 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $287.40 | $287.40 | $287.40 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.68 | $4.68 | $4.68 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.68 | $14.68 | $14.68 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 27 |
Is Wailord a Good Buy?
Wailord is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Wailord's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
