Wailord

Wailord (46/236) was released as part of the Cosmic Eclipse expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2019. This set served as the final main expansion of the Sun and Moon series, bringing together a vast collection of cards that celebrated the conclusion of the generation's mechanical focus on TAG TEAM Pokémon and GX cards. As a standard rare, this iteration of the Float Whale Pokémon was designed to be an accessible, thematic addition to the set, leaning into its reputation as a massive, durable water-type presence in the franchise.

The artwork for this specific card maintains the established aesthetic of the Sun and Moon era, emphasizing the scale of the Pokémon in its natural aquatic environment. Like many cards in the Cosmic Eclipse set, the design aims to evoke the wonder of the Alola region, utilizing clean lines and vibrant, saturated colors consistent with the work of veteran Pokémon illustrators. While it does not feature the complex card mechanics found in the set's ultra-rare chase cards, it remains a quintessential example of the art style that defined the late-stage Sun and Moon competitive landscape.