Market outlook
Stable Outlook 4/10
No price change in last 30 days post-release, low sales volume indicates steady but unexciting modern card market[1]
Next months. Stable low value $3-10 raw, graded 10s may hit $30-60 with holiday demand
Long term. Declining relative value as newer sets release, niche collector hold for Wooper fans
History
Paldean Wooper is a regional variant of Wooper from the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, depicted as a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon with a toxic, sludge-like appearance that contrasts the original Water/Ground Wooper, gaining popularity through memes and its unique design in Generation 9.
First revealed in English on October 24, 2025, and released in the 2025 Mega Evolution: Phantasmal Flames set (ME02/PFL),[1][3][4]
- Features artwork by OKACHEKE showing a dynamic Illustration Rare design
- Has a unique attack 'Trip Over' dealing 10+ damage with a coin flip for +20
- Part of the Phantasmal Flames set focusing on mega evolutions and regional variants[3][4]
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 ~1:100 packs typical for modern Pokémon sets
- Single printing in 2025 Phantasmal Flames increases availability
- Full Art variant boosts visual appeal but not chase rarity[1][3]
Collector notes
Condition. Check for surface scratches on the glossy full art finish, centering issues common in Illustration Rares, edge whitening, and print lines; lightly played copies show minor wear as seen in recent sales[1]
Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders with sleeves, store in cool dry place away from sunlight to prevent fading on the vibrant artwork, avoid stacking without dividers
Authenticity. Verify holographic patterning matches official Pokémon prints, check artist name 'OKACHEKE' spelling and font, scan QR codes if present, compare to official images from TCGPlayer; counterfeits rare for new 2025 sets but watch for blurry attacks text[3]
Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, fanaticscollect.com, tcgplayer.com, pokebeach.com, epictradingcollectibles.com