Palkia – SWSH Black Star Promos (#SWSH253)
Palkia Pokémon card from SWSH Black Star Promos (2019) — card #SWSH253. Released in 2019 as part of the Sword & Shield series, SWSH Black Star Promos introduced Palkia in Promo rarity. This Promo print by aky CG Works features Water typing. The artwork by aky CG Works showcases Palkia's distinctive Water, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 220 HP with 2 attacks, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Promo card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Palkia or SWSH Black Star Promos completionist sets. Subtype classification: Basic, V. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €2.29 , stable over 7 days

Card overview
Palkia Promo card from SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield, 2019) — card #SWSH253 illustrated by aky CG Works. It’s a Basic, V Water type with 220 HP. Key attacks include Rule the Region and Hydro Break (200). Weak to Lightning ×2; retreat cost 2. Regulation mark F. Legalities — Standard: Legal, Expanded: Legal, Unlimited: Legal. A Sword & Shield era promo print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
- Card No.: SWSH253
- Rarity: Promo
- Illustrator: aky CG Works
- HP: 220
- Type: Water
- Regulation: F
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal, standard: Legal, expanded: Legal
- Subtype: Basic, V
- Prices: €2.24 (Cardmarket) · $1.73 (TCGplayer)
- Variants: holofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Rule the Region [Water]: Search your deck for a Stadium card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
- Hydro Break [Water, Water, Colorless] — 200: During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
- Weaknesses: Lightning ×2
- Retreat: 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Rules
- V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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