# Wailord #162/159

The Wailord - 162/159 (#162/159, SV09: Journey Together, 2025) is a illustration rare Pokémon card. Across 12 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.1/10 grade (MINT), with 33% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/wailord-162-159-sv09-journey-together-162-159-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV09: Journey Together
- Number: #162/159
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Mar 28, 2025
- Set size: 198 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $15
- 4-month change: +43.8%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 12
- Average overall grade: 9.1 / 10
- Average corners: 9.3
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 33%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 33% | $17 |
| 9 | 58% | $18 |
| 8.5 | 8% | $16 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 8% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Wailord - 162/159 carries a market value of $15. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $17, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Wailord - 162/159 worth?

The Wailord - 162/159 from SV09: Journey Together has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Wailord - 162/159 cards get?

Across 12 community scans on ZeroPop, the Wailord - 162/159 averages a 9.1/10 overall grade. 33% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.3, edges 9.3, surface 9.1, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Wailord - 162/159?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Wailord - 162/159 cards are Whitening (Front) (8% of scans).

### Is the Wailord - 162/159 worth grading?

Whether the Wailord - 162/159 is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app