Question 1

What is the current market value of Palafin #225?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Palafin in Paldean Fates at roughly $1.89. Compared with last week, pricing is 7.1% lower. Versus its 30-day baseline of $1.96, this card is now 3.5% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.01 and a peak around $2.46 (77% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Palafin #225 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 7.1% over 7 days, with the card now 23% below its 90-day high. With a 77% 90-day spread ($1.01-$2.46), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 3.5% below its 30-day reference ($1.96). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +2910% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $16.36, while PSA 10 is $56.88.

Question 3

What is Palafin #225 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Palafin appears in Paldean Fates, released in 2024. 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. The printed attacks highlight "Jet Punch" and "Justice Kick". The card has a weakness to Lightning. 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

Collectors tracking Palafin often benchmark it against other Palafin cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.04-$5.49, a 13625% band. Against the sample mean of $2.24, this card is -15%. Notable alternatives include Palafin #60 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.13, Palafin #49 (Temporal Forces) at $0.04, Palafin #124 (Paldean Fates) at $3.04, and Palafin #62 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.15.

Question 5

What set is Palafin #225 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Paldean Fates is 2024. Paldean Fates is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. The checklist contains 245 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. Within this set, Palafin is card number 225 with a Illustration Rare designation.

Palafin #225

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