Paldean Wooper

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 4/10

No 30-day price change per SportsCardInvestor data, with low sales volume reflecting niche interest in Paldean variant.

Next months. Stable low value $3-$10 RAW, potential minor bump from graded 10 sales.

Long term. Stable to declining unless set nostalgia builds; unlikely to exceed $100 ungraded.

History

Paldean Wooper is a regional variant of Wooper from the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, characterized by its poison/dark typing, serpentine body, and toxic sludge physiology. It evolves into Clodsire and represents Paldea's polluted wetland ecosystems, gaining significance in Generation 9 lore for its deceptive cuteness hiding poisonous capabilities.

First revealed in English on October 24, 2025, via PokeBeach, and released in the 2025 Mega Evolution: Phantasmal Flames set.

• Features artwork by OKACHEKE depicting a dynamic Illustration Rare scene.
• Attack: Trip Over deals 10+ damage (20 more on heads coin flip), with Fx2 weakness and 1 retreat cost.
• Part of the Phantasmal Flames set focusing on mega evolutions and spectral themes.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

Mega Evolution: Phantasmal Flames (ME02/PFL)

Demand

Low

Supply

High

• Illustration Rare pull rate ~1:50-100 packs typical for modern Pokémon sets
• Full Art variant increases visual appeal but standard print volume
• Single set printing keeps supply abundant

Collector notes

Condition. Check for edge whitening, surface scratches on the full art glossy finish, centering issues on the illustration frame, and print lines common in Illustration Rares; avoid lightly played copies with visible wear.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders with sleeves, store in cool dry places away from sunlight to prevent holo foil fading, and avoid stacking under heavy pressure.

Authenticity. Verify holo pattern shimmer, crisp artist signature 'OKACHEKE', correct set symbol (PFL/ME02), and card stock thickness; compare to official scans from TCGPlayer/PokeBeach; fakes often have blurry text or incorrect numbering 102/094.