Palkia
SV08: Surging Sparks · 136/191 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
136/191
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Palkia: Rarity & Collectibility
Palkia in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #136/191 of the SV08: Surging Sparks 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?
In 2026, a Near Mint Palkia (Rare, SV08: Surging Sparks #136/191) changes hands at roughly $0.27, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.27, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $0.19. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.27, Lightly Played $0.18, Moderately Played $0.19 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Palkia is valued near $46.00 — about 170x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Palkia: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Palkia sits around $46.00 — roughly 170x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $10.50, PSA 8 $8.01 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $8.01 | $8.01 | $8.01 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.50 | $9.50 | $11.50 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.18 | $0.10 | $0.22 | 109 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.27 | $0.03 | $0.75 | 1,524 |
Collector Outlook for Palkia
Palkia holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. 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 on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
