Paldean Wooper · Phantasmal Flames, what to know.
About the Paldean Wooper card
Paldean Wooper is card 102 of 130 in Phantasmal Flames, released in January 2026, an Illustration Rare. It is a Basic Darkness-type with 60 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Paldean Wooper needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by OKACHEKE.
The card's flavor text gives Paldean Wooper a line of lore: "It's dangerous for Wooper to travel alone. They line up in groups of three or four and help each other as they walk around the wetlands."
What is Paldean Wooper worth?
Paldean Wooper is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Phantasmal Flames's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Phantasmal Flames holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Paldean Wooper before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Paldean Wooper, surface is the grade cap. The darkness foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Paldean Wooper
Buying Paldean Wooper well means pricing the exact print and grade, not the card name. Match the rarity tier to the comp before you buy. Always see the holo surface in good light first.
