Wailmer (ex Ruby Sapphire 48) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Wailmer from the Ruby Sapphire set is an uncommon card numbered 48. It features a sturdy 80 HP and comes equipped with the Water Gun attack. This vibrant card captures Wailmer’s aquatic essence with clear, simple design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Rest: Removes all Special Conditions and up to 4 damage counters, then puts Wailmer to Sleep.
• Water Gun: Deals 20 damage plus up to 20 additional damage depending on attached Water Energy beyond the attack cost.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex Ruby Sapphire set, card number 48. It is an uncommon rarity card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Wailmer card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “ex1” and card number 48. The card’s artwork and retreat cost of 3 also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is limited by its relatively high retreat cost and lack of abilities, but its Water Gun attack can scale damage with additional Water Energy attachments.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unknown release date, maintaining mint condition could enhance its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Ruby Sapphire: This set introduced Wailmer as a Basic Water-type with solid HP and versatile attacks. The card fits well into Water-themed decks but is hampered by its high retreat cost. Its illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita is a highlight for collectors.