Wailord – Champion's Path (#13)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Wailord (#13) is a Rare Holo V card from Sword & Shield - Champion's Path released in 2020. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki and the Draw Up attack, Attach up to 3 Water Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.16, Cardmarket average sale is €1.64, Floor listings start near €0.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.16
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.22
- Recent low listing: €0.50
Card Details
- Set
- Champion's Path
- Card Number
- 13
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo V
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Mochizuki
- HP
- 280
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Draw Up
[Water]
Attach up to 3 Water Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon. -
Ocean Waves
[Water, Water, Water, Water]
— 120×
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 120 damage for each heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Wailord from Champion's Path (Rare Holo V) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Wailord 13 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Wailord's Draw Up for Water energy. Special effect: Attach up to 3 Water Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 280 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Wailord Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion's Path #13 ← Current | 280 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo V | $1.16 |
�📦 Champion's Path Set Context
This Wailord is part of the Champion's Path expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Wailord card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo V cards from Champion's Path are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Wailord 13 was released in 2020 in the Champion's Path expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by PLANETA Mochizuki. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Champion's Path represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Wailord with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Wailord card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Wailord works best in Water type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.