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Palkia
Diamond & Pearl 11/130 • holo-rare
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- 11/130
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $25.83
- Artist
- Nakaoka
What it does
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.
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.
It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.
Where you can play it
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- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Palkia (11/130) was released in 2007 as part of the initial Diamond & Pearl expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a significant milestone for the franchise, introducing the Generation IV Sinnoh region to the card game alongside new mechanics such as Pokémon LV.X cards. The holographic design reflects the shift toward the more stylized, digital art direction that characterized the Nintendo DS era of the game, highlighting Palkia's role as the legendary mascot of Pokémon Pearl.
The artwork for this card was provided by Kent Kanetsuna, who was a prolific contributor to the series throughout the mid-2000s. Kanetsuna focused on capturing Palkia's powerful, spatial-manipulating essence by emphasizing the bold, pearl-like aesthetics and flowing lines associated with the creature. Upon release, the set was well-received by players for its refreshed layout, which introduced the larger card font and redesigned back-of-card aesthetics that established the modern standard for the TCG.
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