Palafin (Japanese)
SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame · 031/108 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
031/108
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Palafin (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Palafin (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #031/108 of the SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame 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 Palafin (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Palafin (Japanese) (Rare, SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame #031/108) changes hands at roughly $0.37, 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 $0.37, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.20.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.60 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.37 | $0.38 | $0.38 | 28 |
Collector Outlook for Palafin (Japanese)
Palafin (Japanese) 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 Palafin (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
