Walrein – Legend Maker (#89)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Walrein (#89) is a Rare Holo Ex card from EX - Legend Maker released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Kimiya Masago and the Water Arrow attack, Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $54.02, Cardmarket average sale is €22.10, Floor listings start near €7.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $54.02
- Cardmarket trend price: €30.95
- Recent low listing: €7.50
Card Details
- Set
- Legend Maker
- Card Number
- 89
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kimiya Masago
- HP
- 150
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2, Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Icy Aura
As long as Walrein ex is your Active Pokémon, put 1 damage counter on each Active Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's) between turns, excluding Water Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Water Arrow
[Water, Colorless]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Ice Throw
[Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80
If the Defending Pokémon is a Fighting Pokémon, this attack's base damage is 120 instead of 80.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Walrein from Legend Maker (Rare Holo Ex) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kimiya Masago.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Walrein 89 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Walrein's Water Arrow for Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakne...
Stats Overview: 150 HP • Water Type • Weak to Fighting ×2, Metal ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Maker #89 ← Current | 150 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Ex | $54.02 |
�📦 Legend Maker Set Context
This Walrein is part of the Legend Maker expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kimiya Masago, 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 Walrein 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 Ex cards from Legend Maker are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kimiya Masago 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: Walrein 89 was released in 2006 in the Legend Maker expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kimiya Masago. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legend Maker is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Walrein with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Walrein 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: Walrein works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.