Paldean Wooper · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Paldean Wooper card
Numbered 127 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, Paldean Wooper is a Common, a Basic Darkness-type carrying 70 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 Pani Kobayashi.
Paldean Wooper carries this Pokédex flavor text: "After losing a territorial struggle, Wooper began living on land. The Pokémon changed over time, developing a poisonous film to protect its body."
What is Paldean Wooper worth?
Paldean Wooper is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for 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
Paldean Wooper is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Paldean Wooper
Raw copies of Paldean Wooper are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Paldean Wooper is the practical move.
