Wailord (Guardians Rising 30) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Wailord from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare card numbered 30. With 200 HP, it’s a notably sturdy pick, and its Open Sea attack underscores its commanding presence on the field.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Wailmer)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Dive: 40 damage; flip a coin to potentially prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, during opponent’s next turn.
• Open Sea: 80 damage; heals 30 damage from each of your Water Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: Wailord pursue their prey in pods. With their large mouths, they can swallow entire schools of Wishiwashi whole.
• Rarity: Rare
• Set: Guardians Rising (sm2)
• Illustrator: OOYAMA
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Guardians Rising set printing of Wailord, card number 30. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or special variants within this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this exact printing of Wailord from Guardians Rising. Identification is straightforward by set code “sm2” and card number 30.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its high HP and healing attack make it a durable choice, but its retreat cost of 4 is relatively high.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve and keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to preserve condition and artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Introduced Wailord as a powerful Stage 1 Water-type with healing capabilities and a defensive attack that can prevent damage effects. The flavor text and art highlight Wailord’s massive size and pod behavior.

This printing of Wailord remains a notable collectible for fans of Water-type Pokémon and those seeking durable, thematic cards from the Guardians Rising set.