This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
If this Pokémon didn't move from the Bench to the Active Spot this turn, this attack does nothing.
Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 11.1% over 7 days, with the card now 33% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $0.05 to $0.12 (87% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior.
Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.08), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +12400% premium over raw value.
PSA 9 is currently around $29.95, while PSA 10 is $10.00.
Palafin (Obsidian Flames) is presently valued at about $0.08 in raw condition. Compared with last week, pricing is 11.1% lower.
That is close to the 30-day average of $0.08. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.05 and a peak around $0.12 (87% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement.
The listed rarity for this print is Rare.
Palafin is a Obsidian Flames card from the 2023 release window. 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." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare.
Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Water.
As an evolution, Palafin develops from Finizen. Notable move text references "Jet Punch" and "Justice Kick".
Obsidian Flames was released in 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series.
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.
Within this set, Palafin is card number 62 with a Rare designation.
Other Palafin printings create a useful comparison set for Palafin. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets.
In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.09 and $4.15 (4511% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($2.00), this card is -96%.
Notable alternatives include Palafin #36 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $4.15, Palafin #60 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.09, Palafin #49 (Temporal Forces) at $0.09, and Palafin #124 (Paldean Fates) at $2.73.
