Weavile – Secret Wonders (#40)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Weavile (#40) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Secret Wonders released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and the Shadow Charge attack, Search your deck for up to 2 Darkness Energy cards and attach them to any of your Pokémon in any way you like. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.12, Cardmarket average sale is €0.96, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.12
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.98
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Card Number
- 40
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Metal +20
Abilities
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Dark Engage
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this power. Each of your Active Pokémon's type is Darkness until the end of your turn. If that Pokémon is no longer your Active Pokémon, this effect ends.
Attacks & Strategy
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Shadow Charge
Search your deck for up to 2 Darkness Energy cards and attach them to any of your Pokémon in any way you like. Shuffle your deck afterward.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Chip Off
[Darkness, Darkness]
— 40
If your opponent has 6 or more cards in his or her hand, discard a number of cards without looking until your opponent has 5 cards left in his or her hand.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Weavile from Secret Wonders (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kagemaru Himeno.
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 Weavile 40 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Weavile's Shadow Charge . Special effect: Search your deck for up to 2 Darkness Energy cards and attach them to any of your Pokémon in any way...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal +20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Wonders #40 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.12 |
�📦 Secret Wonders Set Context
This Weavile is part of the Secret Wonders expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, 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 Weavile 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 cards from Secret Wonders are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kagemaru Himeno 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: Weavile 40 was released in 2007 in the Secret Wonders expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kagemaru Himeno. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Secret Wonders 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 Weavile 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 Weavile 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: Weavile works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.