Wailmer (Journey Together 40) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Wailmer from the Journey Together set is a common card numbered 40. It boasts a solid 130 HP and features the attack Surf. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attack: Surf (60 damage, costs 3 Colorless Energy)
• Flavor Text: “When it sucks in a large volume of seawater, it becomes like a big, bouncy ball. It eats a ton of food daily.”
• Regulation Mark: I
• Set Code: sv9
• Series: Scarlet & Violet

Key Printings

This Wailmer card is from the “Journey Together” set, identified as card number 40. It is a Common rarity card featuring a single attack, Surf, which deals 60 damage for three Colorless energy. The card does not evolve from any other Pokémon and has no abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card can be identified by its set code “sv9,” regulation mark “I,” and the illustrator credit to Shinya Mizuno. The card image is available at /images/sv9/sv9-40.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Based on the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with moderate retreat cost and no special abilities, this Wailmer is best stored in protective sleeves to preserve the artwork by Shinya Mizuno. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain card integrity, especially since the release date and print run details are unknown.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): This set includes the Wailmer card as a Basic Water-type with a solid HP of 130 and a simple but effective Surf attack. It fits well into casual decks focusing on straightforward Water-type strategies.