Palkia 26 / 106 Pokemon Card from Great Encounters Set
Palkia is a Basic Pokémon card from the Great Encounters set in the Diamond & Pearl series, released in the mid-2000s era (2008). It is a Water type with 90…
- Set: Great Encounters
- Number: 26/106
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Palkia Pokémon Card
Palkia is a Water-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Great Encounters set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 26/106 and is classified as Rare. The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.
The card includes the flavor text: “It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.”.
Palkia Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Palkia
Card number: 26/106
Set: Great Encounters
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 90
Artist: Daisuke Ito
Release date: February 1, 2008
National Pokédex number: 484
Why Collect the Palkia Pokémon Card?
Palkia is a solid addition to the Great Encounters set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Palkia Pokémon Card
Palkia was illustrated by Daisuke Ito.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Palkia Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Palkia is about $9.84. Recent listings range from roughly $7.41 (low) to $99.80 (high), with a mid-point near
For context, the Great Encounters set has a median card value near $5.10 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Great Encounters set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Palkia Pokémon Card
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 157 copies of this card, of which 3 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 1.9%. 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.
How Rare Is the Palkia Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Palkia are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 157 copies to date.
Other Printings of Palkia
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.
Final Thoughts on the Palkia Pokémon Card
The Palkia pokémon card is a Rare card from the Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Great Encounters set. Its current aggregated market price is about $9.84; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Palkia card from?
Palkia is from the Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 26/106 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Palkia card?
Palkia is classified as Rare.
How much is the Palkia 26/106 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $9.84, within a recent range of roughly $7.41 to $99.80. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Palkia card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 157 copies so far, with about 1.9% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Palkia?
PSA has graded 157 copies, of which 3 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 1.9%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Palkia card?
Rare cards like Palkia are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Great Encounters set released?
The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.
Are there other printings of Palkia?
Yes. Palkia appears on 13 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.