Question 1

What is the current market value of Palafin #36?

Accepted Answer

For Palafin in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos, the current reference price is $4.48. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 2.9%. Against its 30-day baseline of $4.23, this card is pricing 6.0% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $3.78 and $4.48, producing a 16% range and low-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Palafin #36 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 2.9%; current pricing is 19% above the 90-day floor. With a 16% 90-day spread ($3.78-$4.48), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value is 6.0% above its 30-day reference ($4.23). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +4276% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $40.98, while PSA 10 is $196.04.

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. The retreat cost for this card is 2. 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. Comparable prices currently cover $0.03-$5.48, a 18167% band. Against the sample mean of $1.86, this card is +141%. Notable alternatives include Palafin #225 (Paldean Fates) at $2.32, Palafin #60 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.14, Palafin #49 (Temporal Forces) at $0.03, and Palafin #124 (Paldean Fates) at $3.02.

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.

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