Wailord EX
XY - Primal Clash · 38/160 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
38/160
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Wailord EX Worth?
Wailord EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY - Primal Clash, card number 38/160. 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 EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Wailord EX (XY - Primal Clash, 38/160) is worth around $4.10 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.10, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.77. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.10, Lightly Played $3.03, Moderately Played $2.94, Heavily Played $1.59, Damaged $1.77 — 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 $124.99 — about 30x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $50.00.
Is It Worth Grading Wailord EX?
Grading Wailord EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.10) and a PSA 10 ($124.99) is about $120.89 — a 30x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $50.00, PSA 8 $21.99. 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 | $3.16 | $3.16 | $3.16 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.74 | $4.74 | $4.74 | 17 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.82 | $5.82 | $5.82 | 22 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $124.99 | $124.99 | $124.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.77 | $1.77 | $1.77 | 35 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.59 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 45 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.03 | $2.75 | $3.25 | 144 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.94 | $2.95 | $3.00 | 73 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.10 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 168 |
Is Wailord EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Wailord EX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Wailord EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
