Palkia GX
SM - Forbidden Light · 20/131 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
20/131
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Palkia GX Worth?
Palkia GX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SM - Forbidden Light, card number 20/131. 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 GX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Palkia GX (SM - Forbidden Light, 20/131) is worth around $4.91 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.91, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.90. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.91, Lightly Played $4.30, Moderately Played $4.53, Heavily Played $4.00, Damaged $2.90 — 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 $120.97 — about 25x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $38.88.
Is It Worth Grading Palkia GX?
Grading Palkia GX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.91) and a PSA 10 ($120.97) is about $116.06 — a 25x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $38.88, CGC 10 $24.99, CGC 9.5 $7.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.95 | $4.95 | $4.95 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $120.97 | $120.97 | $120.97 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $38.88 | $38.88 | $38.88 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.90 | $2.90 | $2.90 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.30 | $4.27 | $4.27 | 62 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.53 | $3.44 | $3.44 | 37 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.91 | $3.30 | $6.35 | 263 |
Is Palkia GX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Palkia GX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Palkia GX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
