
Palkia is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is part of the DP Black Star Promos set from the Diamond & Pearl series, illustrated by Daisuke Ito. The…
Palkia is a Water-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the DP Black Star Promos set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number DP27/56 and is classified as Promo. The DP Black Star Promos set was released on May 1, 2007.
The card includes the flavor text: “It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.”.
Card name: Palkia
Card number: DP27/56
Set: DP Black Star Promos
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Promo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 90
Artist: Daisuke Ito
Release date: May 1, 2007
National Pokédex number: 484
Palkia is most often collected as part of a complete DP Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Palkia was illustrated by Daisuke Ito.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Palkia is about
For context, the DP Black Star Promos set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the DP Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Palkia is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 155 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.6%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
Palkia carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 155 copies to date.
Palkia appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include XY Black Star Promos XY75 (around $58.60), Majestic Dawn 11 (around $56.83) and Call of Legends SL8 (around $53.99).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Palkia pokémon card is a Promo card from the DP Black Star Promos set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the DP Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Palkia is from the DP Black Star Promos set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered DP27/56 with the Promo rarity.
Palkia is classified as Promo.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 155 copies so far, with about 0.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 155 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Palkia carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
The DP Black Star Promos set was released on May 1, 2007.
Yes. Palkia appears on 13 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.