Question 1

What is the current market value of Origin Forme Palkia V #SWSH253?

Accepted Answer

For Origin Forme Palkia V in SWSH Black Star Promos, the current reference price is $2.72. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at -0.7%. Against its 30-day baseline of $2.65, this card is pricing 2.5% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.72 and a peak around $2.82 (40% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Origin Forme Palkia V #SWSH253 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The latest week is near flat (-0.7%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $1.72 to $2.82 (40% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($2.65), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +2461% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $18.92, while PSA 10 is $69.66.

Question 3

What is Origin Forme Palkia V #SWSH253 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Origin Forme Palkia V is a SWSH Black Star Promos card from the 2019 release window. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 220. Energy typing is Water. It carries a Basic and V subtype designation. Card rules text: V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Attack line includes "Rule the Region" and "Hydro Break". The card has a weakness to Lightning. Retreat cost is 2 energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Origin cards available?

Accepted Answer

Origin Forme Palkia V sits within a broader pool of Origin variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 2 alternatives across 1 set. Comparable prices currently cover $0.89-$90.05, a 10018% band. Against the sample mean of $45.47, this card is -94%. Notable alternatives include Origin Forme Palkia V #167 (Astral Radiance) at $90.05 and Origin Forme Palkia V #39 (Astral Radiance) at $0.89.

Question 5

What set is Origin Forme Palkia V #SWSH253 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

SWSH Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2019. SWSH Black Star Promos is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. With 304 listed cards, this is a very large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 7 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Origin Forme Palkia V (#SWSH253) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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