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Palkia-GX
Forbidden Light 20/131 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Number
- 20/131
- Rarity
- Rare Holo GX
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $7.14
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Move any number of Energy from your Benched Pokémon to this Pokémon.
This attack does 20 more damage times the amount of Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Shuffle all Energy from each of your opponent's Pokémon into their deck. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Palkia-GX was released in the 2018 Forbidden Light expansion, which focused on the legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region and their connection to the mysterious Ultra Beasts. As a Rare Holo GX card, it was designed to anchor the set's competitive meta with its 'Spatial Control' ability and the powerful 'Hydro Pressure' attack. The card represents a pivotal moment in the Sun & Moon era, where GX mechanics dominated the TCG by offering high-risk, high-reward gameplay.
The artwork for this specific card, 20/131, was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, a prolific studio known for their consistent, computer-generated 3D aesthetic applied to Pokémon cards during this period. The design emphasizes Palkia's imposing stature and celestial presence, utilizing a bold, metallic-styled foil treatment characteristic of the GX era. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its tactical utility, though collectors often sought out the full-art and secret-rare variants for their more elaborate visual styling.
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