# Wailord #162/159

The Wailord (#162/159, Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together, 2025) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.3/10 grade (MINT), with 50% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $12.

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

## Card details

- Set: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together
- Number: #162/159
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Finish: Holofoil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $12

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 9.3 / 10
- Average corners: 9.3
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.3
- Average centering: 9.3
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 50%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 50% | $12 |
| 9 | 50% | $14 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Wailord carries a market value of $12. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $12, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Wailord worth?

A raw (ungraded) Wailord from Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together currently carries a market value of about $12. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Wailord cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Wailord averages a 9.3/10 overall grade. 50% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.3, edges 9.3, surface 9.3, centering 9.3.

### Is the Wailord worth grading?

Whether the Wailord 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