
Palafin ex is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card with 340 HP. It is part of the Twilight Masquerade set within the Scarlet & Violet series and was illustrated…
Palafin ex is a Water-type Pokémon card with 340 HP from the Twilight Masquerade set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 193/167 and is classified as Ultra Rare. The Twilight Masquerade set was released on May 24, 2024.
Card name: Palafin ex
Card number: 193/167
Set: Twilight Masquerade
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1, ex
Type: Water
HP: 340
Artist: PLANETA Mochizuki
Release date: May 24, 2024
National Pokédex number: 964
Palafin ex sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Twilight Masquerade set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Palafin ex was illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki.
For Ultra Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
The current aggregated market price for Palafin ex is about
For context, the Twilight Masquerade set has a median card value near $0.28 and an average near $6.56, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +12% over the last 7 days and -1% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Twilight Masquerade set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Palafin ex 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 288 copies of this card, of which 141 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 49.0%. 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.
Ultra Rare cards such as Palafin ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (193/167) sits above the set's printed total of 167, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 288 copies to date.
Palafin ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Prismatic Evolutions 151 (around $47.82), Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 126 (around $0.74) and Twilight Masquerade 61 (around $0.63).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Palafin ex pokémon card is a Ultra Rare card from the Twilight Masquerade set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about
Palafin ex is from the Twilight Masquerade set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 193/167 with the Ultra Rare rarity.
Palafin ex is classified as Ultra Rare.
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 288 copies so far, with about 49.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 288 copies, of which 141 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 49.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Ultra Rare cards such as Palafin ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
The Twilight Masquerade set was released on May 24, 2024.
Yes. Palafin ex appears on 6 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.