Palkia – SWSH Black Star Promos (#SWSH254)
Palkia Pokémon card from SWSH Black Star Promos (2019) — card #SWSH254. 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 280 HP with 1 attack, 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: VSTAR. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €1.79, trending up (~17.8%) over 7 days
Card overview
Palkia Promo card from SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield, 2019) — card #SWSH254 illustrated by aky CG Works. It’s a VSTAR Water type with 280 HP. Key attacks include Subspace Swell (60+) and the ability Star Portal. 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.: SWSH254
- Rarity: Promo
- Illustrator: aky CG Works
- HP: 280
- Type: Water
- Regulation: F
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal, standard: Legal, expanded: Legal
- Subtype: VSTAR
- Prices: €1.52 (Cardmarket) · $1.18 (TCGplayer)
- Variants: holofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Subspace Swell [Water, Water] — 60+: This attack does 20 more damage for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).
- Weaknesses: Lightning ×2
- Retreat: 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Rules
- VSTAR rule: When your Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Abilities
- Star Portal: During your turn, you may attach up to 3 Water Energy cards from your discard pile to your Water Pokémon in any way you like. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)
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