Question 1

What is the current market value of Palafin #36?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Palafin (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) sits near $4.83. Week-over-week movement is lower by 26.7%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($7.04) by 31.4%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $4.61 to $8.66 (84% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Palafin #36 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The market retraced 26.7% this week, and current pricing sits 44% below its recent high watermark. Observed 90-day bounds of $4.61 and $8.66 create a 84% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($7.04), the card is trading 31.4% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Palafin #36 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Palafin appears in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos, 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 Promo. Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Water. As an evolution, Palafin develops from Finizen. Attack line includes "Jet Punch" and "Justice Kick". It is weak to Lightning type energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

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, 4 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.03 to $2.73 (9000% spread). The current card sits +310% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.18. Notable alternatives include Palafin #22 (Pitch Black) at $0.03, Palafin #200 (Obsidian Flames) at $2.65, Palafin #62 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.26, and Palafin #124 (Paldean Fates) at $2.73.

Question 5

What set is Palafin #36 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos was released in 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. With 196 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 36 with a Promo designation.

Palafin #36

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