Palkia
Great Encounters · 26/106 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Great EncountersNumber
26/106
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Palkia Worth?
Palkia (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Great Encounters set, card number 26/106. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Palkia Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Palkia (Great Encounters, 26/106) is worth around $10.69 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.69, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.01. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.69, Lightly Played $2.31, Moderately Played $1.94, Heavily Played $1.05, Damaged $1.01 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $512.98 — about 48x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $118.54.
Is It Worth Grading Palkia?
Grading Palkia can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.69) and a PSA 10 ($512.98) is about $502.29 — a 48x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $118.54. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.79 | $6.79 | $6.79 | 16 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $512.98 | $512.98 | $512.98 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.45 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $118.54 | $118.54 | $118.54 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.01 | $1.01 | $1.01 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.05 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.31 | $2.31 | $2.31 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.94 | $1.94 | $1.94 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.69 | $10.69 | $10.69 | 11 |
Is Palkia a Good Buy?
Palkia is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Palkia's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
