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Wooper

Ancient Origins 38/98 • common

Set: Ancient Origins
Number: 38/98
Rarity: Common
Released: 2015
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $0.36
Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki

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Market

What it's worth

$0.36market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.20 – $0.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the 2015 Ancient Origins set, this Wooper is a notable example of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's practice of shifting types for specific iterations, as this version is uniquely classified as a Fighting type. While it is widely available, collectors often appreciate the charm of its simple, expressive artwork and its consistent presence as a beloved mascot of the Johto region.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyNap

Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.

Cost: water energy colorless energyWave Splash20

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

When the temperature cools in the evening, they emerge from water to seek food along the shore.

Formats

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StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Wooper was released as part of the Ancient Origins expansion, which debuted in the English Pokémon Trading Card Game market in August 2015. As the seventh main expansion of the XY series, the set was designed to showcase the integration of Ancient Traits—a mechanic providing unique, passive buffs to Pokémon during gameplay—alongside the introduction of new Mega Evolution cards. This specific Wooper card reflects the set's focus on expanding the variety of basic Pokémon available for competitive deck construction.

The card features an illustration by Midori Harada, a prolific artist who has contributed a vast array of character designs to the series since the early 2000s. Harada's approach for this piece emphasizes Wooper’s cheerful, simplistic anatomy while placing the character within a soft, aquatic-themed background consistent with the Pokémon’s lore. Upon its release, the card was widely categorized as a common filler piece, valued by players for its utility in completing set collections rather than for competitive viability.

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About

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