ThePokemon TCGloves legendary Pokemon, boasting a variety of cards from across the generations. Fromthe most valuable Xerneas cardsto powerful Pokemon like Palkia, you’ll find gorgeous depictions of these legendary Pokemon as some of the best chase cards in their respective sets.
When Palkia debuted in the Diamond & Pearl era’s best sets, there was no guarantee that its best cards would rise to the levels they’re at now. However, time is a card’s best friend when it comes to value – as long as that card is kept in good condition and stored properly. The best Palkia cards in the Pokemon TCG also feature cameos from some of its most iconic friends.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,which represents what you might pay on average for a copy of the cards below.
Given the age and rarity of these cards, only those with anestablished market price on TCGplayerare included.
However,sale prices differ depending on the card’s condition,so this market price is just a rough idea of the card’s value.
5Palkia & Dialga Legend (Top): Triumphant (Ultra Rare) – $45.08
Halfway To A Scene
Palkia is joined by its legendary peer, Dialga, as these masters of time and space are locked in the middle of the battle as they reignite their ever-present rivalry. This top half of the two-part scene primarily features Palkia, while the other card that pairs with it has the rest of Dialga.
The Triumphant set from HeartGold & SoulSilver featured two-part legend cards featuring legendary pairings like Palkia with Dialgaand Entei with Suicune,among others.
At just over $45, this card barely makes the cutoff, given the high values of other Palkia cards to come. The current market for this card is slightly down from its former highs of around $48, but itstill sells comfortably around $45in near-mint(NM)condition.
4Palkia Lv. X: Great Encounters (Ultra Rare) – $77.51
A D&P-era Favorite
Lv. X cardsaresome of the most beloved chase cards from the Diamond & Pearl era,with this fantastic Palkia version paying respect to this powerful Pokemon with an extremely ferocious pose. Palkia Lv. X captures this Dragon and Water-type Pokemon’s unbridled power as it roars to the heavens.
You’ll struggle to find many cards from Great Encounters that don’t show a little wear, with this card coming in every condition available. Heavily Played(HP)copies drop as low as $13, while moderately played(MP)can jump into the $26 range. Lightly Played(LP)ramps up to $35 and up, whileNM copies will run you closer to $75 or $80,depending on what’s available at the time.
3Palkia EX (Team Plasma): Plasma Blast (Full Art) – $92.55
A Blast From The Past
Plasma Blast is one ofthe best sets from the XY era,boasting an incredible variety ofexpensive cards from its best sets to some outstanding promos.This Palkia is a twin to a Dialga dull-art that features that legendary Pokemon in a mirrored image, providing Palkia with the perfect partner as this dynamic duo continues their fated duel.
Condition plays a huge role in determining how high this card can go,with NM copies capping out at $102,an incredibly high premium considering the market price. However, many of the sales feature NM cards, so LP drops off majorly with amassively discounted price of $60.
2Palkia (Shiny): Call Of Legends (Shiny Holo Rare) – $125.00
A Call To Shine
Shiny Pokemon garner an entirely different level of popularity in the Pokemon TCG compared to their regular versions, with this gorgeous Palkia asserting itself asthe first card to command a triple-digit price tag.
While this Call of Legends card doesn’t make as much use of its space as the full art from Plasma Blast, Palkia’s shiny color palette boosts its value significantly.
Given this card’s age, it will be more difficult to find it in high-quality condition when compared to some of the newer cards mentioned above. HP copies can be had for roughly $25, while MP copies only cost a bit more at $40. However, you get into serious money when it comes to LP copies, with a recent sale at $89.99 followed by anNM copy that sold for $135, solidifying the current price.
1Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX: Cosmic Eclipse (Alternate Full Art) – $160.93
The Creation Trio, Immortalized
Palkia is joined by its rival, Dialga, and the god of all Pokemon, Arceus, in this unusualalt art from Cosmic Eclipse.Each Pokemon is immortalized in statue form, refined in their regal poses that are different from any other depiction of this trio in the TCG thus far.
While this card has experienced a dramatic fall from its former high of $220, it is beginning to show stable sales at the$160 mark, with most NM copies selling within ten dollars of that plateau.If you just want to own this card without breaking the bank, you can pick up a damaged copy for less than $70, while LP copies should cost below $140.
