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Palkia

Paradox Rift 040/182 • rare

Set: Paradox Rift
Number: 040/182
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2023
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.24
Artist: Ryuta Fuse

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Market

What it's worth

$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.19 – $0.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card features Palkia, the legendary spatial Pokémon, as part of the Paradox Rift expansion. Collectors value this Rare-tier card for its striking artwork and its inclusion in a set that highlights the unique mechanics of the Paradox Pokémon era.

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Card face

What it does

130 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyTeleportation Burst30

You may switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Cost: water energy colorless energy colorless energyPrize Count80+

If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, this attack does 80 more damage.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Palkia, the Spatial Pokémon, was featured in the Paradox Rift expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released in late 2023. This set is notable for introducing the Paradox Pokémon mechanic to the card game, a concept that explores ancient and futuristic iterations of various species. Palkia appears here as a standard rare card, representing the Legendary Pokémon's mastery over space and dimensions within the core Sinnoh region lore.

The card features an illustration by a recurring Pokémon TCG artist, consistent with the set's broader art direction which emphasizes dynamic, energetic compositions. As a Rare-tier card, it was designed for accessibility within the set, serving as a functional Water-type attacker. The artwork captures the Pokémon in a stoic, powerful stance, reflecting its role as a core member of the creation trio in the video game series.

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About

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