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Palkia

Platinum 37/127 • rare

Set: Platinum
Number: 37/127
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2009
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $5.10
Artist: Kent Kanetsuna

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Market

What it's worth

$5.10market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$2.16 – $5.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the Platinum expansion, this card features Palkia, the Legendary Pokémon known for its ability to distort space. Collectors often prize cards from the Platinum set for their ties to the Sinnoh region’s lore and the era’s distinct card design.

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Card face

What it does

100 HPBasic

Cost: water energy colorless energyTsunami10

Does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Cost: water energy water energy colorless energyWater Pulse60

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Weaknesslightning energy+30Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that space becomes more stable with PALKIA's every breath.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Palkia (37/127) was released in 2009 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Platinum expansion. This set was designed to tie into the Nintendo DS video games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, centering on the titular mascot of Pearl version. As a water-type card, this iteration of the Spatial Pokémon served as a staple for players looking to incorporate legendary Pokémon into their deck strategies during the late Diamond and Pearl era of the competitive game.

The card features artwork by Kent Kanetsuna, a recurring illustrator for the Pokémon TCG who often focuses on dynamic, legendary creatures. Kanetsuna’s design choice for this Palkia highlights its distinct, serpentine silhouette and armored plating, emphasizing its status as a deity-like figure within the Sinnoh region's lore. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors for its clean, modern layout and the technical proficiency of the illustration, which helped solidify the aesthetic direction of the Platinum series.

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About

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