Palkia 24 / 73 Pokemon Card from Shining Legends Set
Palkia is a Basic Pokémon card from the Shining Legends set in the Sun & Moon series. It is a Water type with 130 HP and features artwork by Eske Yoshinob.…
- Set: Shining Legends
- Number: 24/73
- Rarity: Rare Holo
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About the Palkia Pokémon Card
Palkia is a Water-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Shining Legends set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 24/73 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Shining Legends set was released on October 6, 2017.
The card includes the flavor text: “It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology.”.
Palkia Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Palkia
Card number: 24/73
Set: Shining Legends
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 130
Artist: Eske Yoshinob
Release date: October 6, 2017
National Pokédex number: 484
Why Collect the Palkia Pokémon Card?
Palkia is a solid addition to the Shining Legends 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 Eske Yoshinob.
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 $0.64. Recent listings range from roughly $0.19 (low) to $3.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.63. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Shining Legends set has a median card value near $0.71 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 Shining Legends 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 225 copies of this card, of which 89 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 39.6%. 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.
How Rare Is the Palkia Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo 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 225 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 Holo card from the Shining Legends set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Shining Legends set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.64; 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 Shining Legends set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 24/73 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Palkia card?
Palkia is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Palkia 24/73 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.64, within a recent range of roughly $0.19 to $3.00. 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 225 copies so far, with about 39.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Palkia?
PSA has graded 225 copies, of which 89 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 39.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Palkia card?
Rare Holo 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 Shining Legends set released?
The Shining Legends set was released on October 6, 2017.
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.