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Palafin
- Number
- 225
- Illustrator
- akagi
- 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 - Paldean Fates
Palafin is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Paldean Fates Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by akagi. It sits at card number 225 in the Paldean Fates checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 150 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a high-value alt-art tier introduced in Scarlet & Violet, pulled roughly 1 in 60-90 packs depending on set. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.72, 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 (#225 in Paldean Fates) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 13 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Palafin
Palafin FAQ
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How much is Palafin from Paldean Fates worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $1.72. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Palafin?
This printing is a high-value alt-art tier introduced in Scarlet & Violet, pulled roughly 1 in 60-90 packs depending on set (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?
akagi illustrated this card. See akagi'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 Paldean Fates set released in 2024. This specific card (#225 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Palafin?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 Paldean Fates 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.