Wailord (Cosmic Eclipse 46) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

A rare Cosmic Eclipse card, Wailord packs 200 HP and the hard-hitting Hydro Splash. As card number 46, it stands out in any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Wailmer)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Attacks:
• Heavy Impact (Water + 2 Colorless) – 90 damage
• Hydro Splash (2 Water + 2 Colorless) – 140 damage
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: “They eat so many fish Pokémon that when Wailord become too numerous, fishermen have to chase them off.”

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Wailord card from the Cosmic Eclipse set, numbered 46. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm12” and the card number 46. The illustration by Kyoko Umemoto is distinctive for this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and size, consider a top-loader or a binder with rigid pages for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): This set features Wailord as a powerful Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with high HP and strong attacks, fitting well into Water-themed decks. The set’s artwork and design emphasize dynamic aquatic Pokémon like Wailord.