Wooper (Ancient Origins 38) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Wooper from the Ancient Origins set is a Common Pokémon card numbered 38. It features 60 HP and includes the attack Wave Splash. A straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Nap: Heals 20 damage from Wooper (cost: 1 Colorless)
• Wave Splash: Deals 20 damage (cost: 1 Water, 1 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “When the temperature cools in the evening, they emerge from water to seek food along the shore.”
• Illustrator: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
• Image:

Key Printings

This Wooper card is exclusively printed in the Ancient Origins set (set code: xy7), numbered 38. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Wooper card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (xy7), card number (38), and illustrator credit to Sumiyoshi Kizuki. The Fighting type and Basic stage subtype further help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its low HP and simple attacks suggest it is more suitable for casual play or collectors rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special variants, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain the card’s vibrant artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): Features Wooper as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with healing and modest damage-dealing attacks. It fits the set’s theme of ancient and primal Pokémon, illustrated with a naturalistic style by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. The card’s simple mechanics and common rarity make it accessible for collectors and beginners alike.