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Palafin - Obsidian Flames (#200)
- Number
- 200
- Illustrator
- Akira Komayama
- Energy
- Water
This Pokémon's ancient genes have awakened. It is now so extraordinarily strong that it can easily lift a cruise ship with one fin.
Palafin - Obsidian Flames
Palafin is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Obsidian Flames Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by Akira Komayama. It sits at card number 200 in the Obsidian Flames checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 150 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $5.05, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Palafin has been printed 7 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#200 in Obsidian Flames) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 67Solid
Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 514m ago
Market price history
Sale History 112 sales · since 2023-08-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.46 | ||
| RAW | $3.88 | ||
| RAW | $3.75 | ||
| RAW | $3.50 | ||
| RAW | $3.50 | ||
| RAW | $4.25 | ||
| RAW | $4.71 | ||
| RAW | $4.47 | ||
| RAW | $3.74 | ||
| RAW | $4.24 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.28 | ||
| RAW | $3.77 | ||
| RAW | $3.15 | ||
| RAW | $3.07 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $7.51 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $46.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.69 | ||
| RAW | $3.07 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $6.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $47.95 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.91 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $6.65 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.62 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $46.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.91 | ||
| RAW | $2.94 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $7.06 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $46.43 | ||
| RAW | $2.94 | ||
| RAW | $3.06 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $6.88 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.75 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.56 | ||
| RAW | $3.06 | ||
| RAW | $3.29 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $6.58 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.19 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $13.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $44.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.29 | ||
| RAW | $2.66 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $6.75 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $11.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $44.46 | ||
| RAW | $2.66 | ||
| RAW | $3.16 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $6.75 | ||
| PSA 9 | $11.24 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $46.05 | ||
| RAW | $3.16 | ||
| RAW | $3.25 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $11.92 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $13.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $41.38 | ||
| RAW | $3.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.35 | ||
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $11.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.35 | ||
| RAW | $3.46 | ||
| PSA 8 | $6.75 | ||
| PSA 9 | $9.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $10.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.46 | ||
| RAW | $3.38 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $17.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $41.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.38 | ||
| RAW | $2.43 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.94 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $44.68 | ||
| RAW | $2.43 | ||
| RAW | $2.62 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.08 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $41.67 | ||
| RAW | $2.62 | ||
| RAW | $4.31 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.82 | ||
| PSA 10 | $48.64 | ||
| RAW | $4.31 |
Other printings of Palafin
Palafin FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Palafin from Obsidian Flames worth?
Recent recorded market price is $5.05 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Palafin?
This printing is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era (the card is labeled "Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Palafin has been printed 7 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Palafin?
Akira Komayama illustrated this card. See Akira Komayama's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Palafin released?
The Obsidian Flames set released in 2023, so this card (#200 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Palafin?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Obsidian Flames set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.