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Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR
Astral Radiance 192/189
- Set
- Astral Radiance
- Number
- 192/189
- Rarity
- Rare Rainbow
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- VSTAR
- Market price
- $15.86
- Artist
- aky CG Works
What it does
During your turn, you may attach up to 3 Water Energy cards from your discard pile to your Water Pokémon in any way you like. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
This attack does 20 more damage for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).
VSTAR rule: When your Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR card was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Astral Radiance expansion in 2022. It depicts the legendary Pokémon Palkia in the form introduced in the video game Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which reimagines the deity of space with a design influenced by the ancient Sinnoh region. The artwork for this Secret Rare version utilizes a textured 'Rainbow' foil finish, a recurring aesthetic choice in the Sword & Shield series intended to highlight the rarity and prestige of top-tier chase cards.
The card was designed to be a centerpiece of the competitive meta at the time of its release, featuring the 'Star Portal' ability which allowed players to accelerate energy cards from the discard pile. This mechanical utility, combined with its striking visual departure from traditional Pokémon designs, made it a focal point for both competitive players and visual collectors. The illustration team aimed to capture Palkia’s cosmic influence, resulting in a reception defined by its high demand in the secondary market during the height of the Sword & Shield era.
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