Market outlook
Rising Outlook 8/10
The card’s value is trending upward due to growing demand for Crown Zenith Secret Rares, limited supply, and Palkia’s popularity in recent Pokémon media. graded 10 grades are increasingly sought after, driving prices higher.
Next months. Prices expected to rise 10–15% over the next 3–6 months, with graded 10 copies potentially reaching $380–$400.
Long term. Over 1–3 years, the card could appreciate 25–40% as Crown Zenith becomes a vintage set, with graded 10 copies potentially exceeding $500.
History
Palkia is a Legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation IV), known as the Spacial Pokémon that controls dimensions and warps space. Its Origin Forme appears in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where it manifests with a more streamlined, dragon-like silhouette and enhanced spatial abilities, symbolizing its role as a guardian of the fabric of reality.
This card was first released in February 2023 as part of the Crown Zenith set, specifically within the Galarian Gallery subset (#GG67/GG70), marking its debut in the English Pokémon TCG.
- It is a Secret Rare Full Art VSTAR card, one of the highest rarity tiers in the Crown Zenith set.
- The card features Palkia’s Star Portal ability, allowing players to attach up to three Water Energy cards during their turn.
- It is part of the highly collectible Galarian Gallery, which includes only 70 cards and is known for its premium artwork and pull rates.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Very Low
- First printed in
- Crown Zenith
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Scarce
- Part of the exclusive Galarian Gallery subset (only 70 cards)
- Secret Rare Full Art status with very low pull rate from Elite Trainer Boxes
- High collector demand for VSTAR cards and Origin Forme Legendary Pokémon
Collector notes
Condition. Key flaws include edge wear, centering issues, and surface scratches on the artwork. Check for whitening on borders, ink smudges, and creases. graded 10 grades require perfect centering and no visible defects.
Storage. Store in a rigid top loader, keep in a cool, dry environment away from humidity and UV light. Use a protective sleeve and avoid stacking to prevent warping or corner damage.
Authenticity. Fakes often have blurred text, incorrect holographic patterns, or off-color printing. Authentic cards feature crisp fonts, proper holographic shimmer, and correct set codes (SWSH: Crown Zenith). Weigh the card (~1.8g) and verify the card number (GG67/GG70).
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