Palkia – Great Encounters (#26)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Palkia (#26) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Great Encounters released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Daisuke Ito and the Spacial Rend attack (10 damage), Search your deck for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. If there is any Stadium card in play, discard it.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.89, Cardmarket average sale is €1.82, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.89
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.33
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Card Number
- 26
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Daisuke Ito
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning +20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Spacial Rend
[Water]
— 10
Search your deck for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. If there is any Stadium card in play, discard it. -
Transback
[Water, Water, Colorless]
— 40
You may flip a coin. If heads, discard all Energy attached to Palkia and put the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it on top of your opponent's deck. Your opponent shuffles his or her deck afterward.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Palkia from Great Encounters (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Daisuke Ito.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Palkia 26 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Palkia's Spacial Rend deals 10 damage for Water energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle yo...
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning +20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Encounters #26 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.89 |
�📦 Great Encounters Set Context
This Palkia is part of the Great Encounters expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Daisuke Ito, 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 Great Encounters are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Daisuke Ito 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Palkia 26 was released in 2008 in the Great Encounters expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Daisuke Ito. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Great Encounters is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Palkia with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.