Palkia – Celebrations (#4)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Palkia (#4) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Celebrations released in 2021. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Overdrive Smash attack (80+ damage), During your next turn, this Pokémon's Overdrive Smash attack does 80 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.16, Cardmarket average sale is €0.09, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.16
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.12
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Celebrations
- Card Number
- 4
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Absolute Space
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, your opponent can't play any Stadium cards from their hand.
Attacks & Strategy
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Overdrive Smash
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80+
During your next turn, this Pokémon's Overdrive Smash attack does 80 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Palkia from Celebrations (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Palkia 4 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Palkia's Overdrive Smash deals 80+ damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your next turn, this Pokémon's Overdrive Smash attack does 80 more damage (before applying We...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations #4 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.16 |
�📦 Celebrations Set Context
This Palkia is part of the Celebrations expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Palkia card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Celebrations are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Celebrations
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Palkia 4 was released in 2021 in the Celebrations expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Celebrations represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Palkia have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Palkia card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Palkia works best in Water type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.