Magikarp & Wailord-GX (sm9-161) Collectors Guide

Overview

Magikarp & Wailord-GX is a Rare Ultra card from the Team Up set with a towering 300 HP. This TAG TEAM showcases the attack Super Splash and stands out as card number 161—an eye-catching pick for collectors who appreciate powerful Water-type pairs.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, TAG TEAM, GX
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Rules: TAG TEAM rule applies—when knocked out, opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
• Attacks:
• Super Splash: Deals 180 damage with a cost of 5 Water Energy.
• Towering Splash-GX: Costs 1 Water Energy and does 10 damage, with a special effect dealing 100 damage to each of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon if 7 extra Water Energy are attached. Only one GX attack can be used per game.

Key Printing

The key printing of Magikarp & Wailord-GX is from the Sun & Moon Team Up set, card number 161. This Rare Ultra card is distinguished by its high HP and the TAG TEAM GX classification, making it a centerpiece for collectors of powerful Water-type TAG TEAM cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its card number 161 in the Team Up set, the illustrator OOYAMA, and its unique combination of Basic, TAG TEAM, and GX subtypes. The card image can be referenced at /images/sm9/sm9-161.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• The TAG TEAM rule applies, meaning if this card is knocked out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards. Its GX attack has a powerful bench damage effect but can only be used once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

Because of its rarity and high HP status, store Magikarp & Wailord-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it out of direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant illustration by OOYAMA. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and consider a top loader or a binder with rigid pages for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set introduced Magikarp & Wailord-GX as a formidable Water-type TAG TEAM GX card, emphasizing high HP and strong bench damage potential with its GX attack. It remains a sought-after card for collectors focusing on TAG TEAM mechanics and Water-type Pokémon.