Walking Wake ex - 205/162 - SV05: Temporal Forces (TEF) Pokemon
Walking Wake ex — #205/162 Special Illustration Rare | SV05: Temporal Forces
This is the card Suicune fans and Paradox collectors have been chasing since Temporal Forces hit shelves in March 2024. Walking Wake ex sits at #205/162 — a Secret Rare numbered beyond the set's base count — and carries the coveted Special Illustration Rare (SIR) designation, the crown-jewel rarity tier of the Scarlet & Violet era. Artist Teeziro renders the ancient Water/Dragon Paradox Pokémon in a sweeping full-art underwater cavern scene, the holographic foil shimmering through its iconic purple mane and twin curved tails in a way that photographs can barely do justice.
The lore behind the card is just as compelling as the artwork. Walking Wake is the prehistoric ancestor of the beloved Legendary Suicune — a Water/Dragon-type Paradox Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet that upends generations of established lore and carries genuine mystique for longtime fans of the Johto Legendary beasts.
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — holofoil Secret Rare, #205/162
- Set: Scarlet & Violet — Temporal Forces (SV05 / TEF), released March 22, 2024
- HP & Ability: 220 HP with the Azure Wave ability — damage from this Pokémon's attacks is unaffected by any effects on the opponent's Active Pokémon
- Attack: Cathartic Roar — deals 120+ damage, swinging for 240 total when the opponent's Active Pokémon is afflicted by a Special Condition
- Market value (raw NM): recent sales tracking in the $49–$60 range; PSA 10 Gem Mint copies have transacted between ~$105–$150+
Temporal Forces is widely regarded as one of the strongest Scarlet & Violet sets for collectors, and the Walking Wake ex SIR is one of its most visually striking pulls. Raw NM copies are the sweet spot for the player-collector, while PSA 10 slabs carry a meaningful premium for those building a graded set. Whether you're completing a Paradox Pokémon master set, chasing every Suicune-lineage card ever printed, or simply want one of the best-looking full-art ex cards the modern TCG has produced — this is the one to own.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
