Palkia
Palkia is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Diamond & Pearl (#11). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $7.61 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2007. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Palkia suits collectors working on Diamond & Pearl who need the Rare Holo slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear.
What is Palkia from Diamond & Pearl?
Palkia is a Pokémon card in Diamond & Pearl numbered 11. It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology. National Pokédex #484. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Palkia worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $7.61 for Palkia. Low and high spread runs $8.00 to $99.90. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $7.61; Holofoil: $19.01. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Diamond & Pearl |
|---|---|
| Number | 11 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $7.61 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €6.46 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $7.61 |
| Holofoil | $19.01 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 90 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Spacial Rend | Water 10 Search your deck for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. If there is any Stadium card in play, discard it. |
| Transback | WaterWaterColorless 40 You may flip a coin. If heads, discard all Energy attached to Palkia and put the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it on top of your opponent's deck. Your opponent shuffles his or her deck afterward. |
| Weakness | Lightning +20 |
How collectible is Palkia?
Palkia is listed as Rare Holo in Diamond & Pearl. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Palkia?
Catalog fields: set Diamond & Pearl, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Nakaoka. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Palkia from Diamond & Pearl should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Palkia is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Diamond & Pearl, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $7.61 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $7.61; Holofoil: $19.01).
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $7.61 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Palkia worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $7.61 for ungraded Palkia from Diamond & Pearl. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Palkia from?
Palkia is listed in Diamond & Pearl (Diamond & Pearl) as card #11. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Palkia?
Our catalog lists Palkia as Rare Holo in Diamond & Pearl. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Palkia good for collectors or players?
Palkia includes gameplay stats in Diamond & Pearl. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Palkia?
Finish variants of Palkia carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $7.61; Holofoil: $19.01 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.