Palkia (Japanese)
S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection · 009/028 · None
Current Prices
Number
009/028
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Palkia (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Palkia (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #009/028 of the S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Palkia (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Palkia (Japanese) (Common, S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection #009/028) changes hands at roughly $0.37, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.37, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.45.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.60 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.45 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.37 | $0.19 | $0.19 | 96 |
Collector Outlook for Palkia (Japanese)
As a Common, Palkia (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Palkia (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
