Wailord

Wailord

Selected Masterpiece • 31/102
Market Price $6.57
HS—Triumphant HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010
The Illustrator

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Wailord gracefully breaching the surface of a vibrant ocean, surrounded by rocky cliffs and a clear blue sky. This majestic Pokémon, with its wide smile and streamlined body, embodies the essence of freedom and power in its aquatic habitat. The scene feels serene yet dynamic, capturing a moment of joy as Wailord interacts with its environment. It invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of the ocean and the grandeur of its largest inhabitants.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
03/11/2010

Underwater Dive

Flip 2 coins. For each heads, remove 3 damage counters from Wailord.

Swallow Up

50+

Before doing damage, count the remaining HP of the Defending Pokémon and Wailord. If the Defending Pokémon has fewer remaining HP than Wailord, this attack does 50 damage plus 50 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost