Question 1

What is the current market value of Palafin #200?

Accepted Answer

For Palafin in Obsidian Flames, the current reference price is $4.73. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at -0.8%. It now sits 4.3% above its 30-day average of $4.53. The 90-day window shows a floor near $2.85 and a peak around $5.01 (46% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Palafin #200 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: We observe a -0.8% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 46% 90-day spread ($2.85-$5.01), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 4.3% above its 30-day reference ($4.53). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +2354% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $16.50, while PSA 10 is $116.07.

Question 3

What is Palafin #200 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Palafin appears in Obsidian Flames, released in 2023. The printed flavor text states: "This Pokémon's ancient genes have awakened. It is now so extraordinarily strong that it can easily lift a cruise ship with one fin." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Water. Palafin evolves from Finizen. Notable move text references "Jet Punch" and "Justice Kick". It is weak to Lightning type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 2. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Palafin cards available?

Accepted Answer

Palafin sits within a broader pool of Palafin variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.03-$4.56, a 15100% band. Against the sample mean of $1.69, this card is +180%. Notable alternatives include Palafin #225 (Paldean Fates) at $2.22, Palafin #60 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.15, Palafin #49 (Temporal Forces) at $0.03, and Palafin #124 (Paldean Fates) at $3.02.

Question 5

What set is Palafin #200 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Obsidian Flames is 2023. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 230 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Palafin (#200) is one of the Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

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