Collector’s Guide: Wally’s Training (Emerald #85)

Character Intro

Wally’s Training is an uncommon Supporter Trainer card from the Emerald set, numbered 85. Featuring the determined and strategic Wally, it emphasizes focused, evolution-driven gameplay. Collectors value its place within the Emerald series and its clean, classic presentation.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Wally’s Training
• Set: Emerald (ex9)
• Card Number: 85
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Type: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Image:

Key Printings

Printed only in the Emerald set (ex9), with no reprints. Its Supporter subtype and Ken Sugimori artwork make it a notable collectible within this release.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identification is straightforward via set code “ex9-85,” uncommon rarity, and Ken Sugimori’s signature illustration style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Supporter lets you search your deck for a card that evolves from your Active Pokémon and evolve it immediately, then discard Wally’s Training at the end of the turn. Only one Supporter card can be played each turn.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Preserving edges and surface condition helps maintain value, especially given its uncommon rarity and classic illustration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerald (ex9): A strategic Supporter with clean design and a practical evolution/search effect, aligning with the set’s emphasis on tactical evolution plays.