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Palafin
Obsidian Flames 200/197 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Number
- 200/197
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $3.71
- Artist
- Akira Komayama
What it does
This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
If this Pokémon didn't move from the Bench to the Active Spot this turn, this attack does nothing.
This Pokémon's ancient genes have awakened. It is now so extraordinarily strong that it can easily lift a cruise ship with one fin.
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Where it came from
Palafin debuted as part of the Obsidian Flames expansion, released in August 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This specific card, number 200/197, is designated as an Illustration Rare, a subset introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era that prioritizes artistic interpretation over standard gameplay frames. It depicts Palafin in its Zero Form, capturing the Pokémon's unassuming persona before its transformation into the powerful Hero Form.
The artwork was illustrated by Tika Matsuno, who chose to emphasize a playful, mundane setting that contrasts with the Pokémon's later heroic capabilities. By framing Palafin in a quiet, underwater environment, the design highlights the narrative aspect of the species' dual-identity lore. Within the community, this card is noted for its clean aesthetic and the soft color palette typical of Matsuno’s contributions to the franchise, earning appreciation for its storytelling rather than its combat utility.
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