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Palafin
Paldean Fates 225/91 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Number
- 225/91
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2024
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $1.93
- Artist
- akagi
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, the Hero Pokémon, was introduced in the ninth generation of the Pokémon series within the Scarlet and Violet games. Its distinctive design reflects a clever play on the superhero trope, transitioning from a seemingly unassuming dolphin form into its more powerful 'Hero Form' when swapped out of battle. This specific illustration rare card, numbered 225/91, was released as part of the Paldean Fates expansion in early 2024, a set celebrated by collectors for focusing on Shiny Pokémon.
The artwork for this card was rendered by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for his dynamic and character-focused style. Saitou's design captures Palafin in its baseline, gentle state, utilizing a soft color palette and a tranquil underwater setting. The card's status as an Illustration Rare highlights the artistic shift in the modern TCG toward cards that prioritize expressive, narrative-driven visuals over traditional combat-oriented layouts, which has been met with considerable acclaim from hobbyists.
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