Palafin

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Palafin - Obsidian Flames (#200)

Pokémon Stage 1 Illustration Rare HP 150
TCGplayer market reference
$3.65
holofoil
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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.
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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. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $3.65. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Palafin has been printed 8 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.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 47Average

Strong grading upside. Weak market heat, icon status, era strength.

Market Heat 25

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 96

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 55

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$3.65 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

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Market price history

Latest
$3.65
Low
$2.35
Jan 2024
High
$6.04
Jun 2026
Avg
$4.83
Days tracked
222
data points
Change
-15.3%
since first tracked
Tracked since Aug 1, 2023 · 222 data points

Sale History 112 sales · since 2023-08-01

PSA 10 high $48.64 PSA 9 high $15.00 Raw high $5.28
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
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Palafin FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Palafin from Obsidian Flames worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $3.65. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

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 8 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 Palafin legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.