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Wailord
Celestial Storm 40/168 • rare
- Set
- Celestial Storm
- Number
- 40/168
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.70
- Artist
- Anesaki Dynamic
What it does
This attack does 40 less damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.
Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Wailord (40/168) was released in the Celestial Storm expansion, which launched in August 2018 as part of the Sun & Moon series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set focused on the theme of weather-based legendary Pokémon and environmental shifts, drawing heavily from the mechanics and aesthetic shifts introduced in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire video games. As a water-type rare card, this Wailord was designed to emphasize the massive scale and defensive bulk characteristic of the species within the competitive card game landscape.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for his dynamic and vibrant style. Saitou sought to capture the immense presence of the creature by depicting it emerging from the ocean, utilizing a composition that highlights its colossal proportions against a swirling, atmospheric backdrop. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece for collectors and players looking to include high-HP water types in their decks during the Sun & Moon era.
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