Palafin ex
SV: Prismatic Evolutions · 151/131 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
151/131
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Palafin ex Worth?
Palafin ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV: Prismatic Evolutions, card number 151/131. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Palafin ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Palafin ex (SV: Prismatic Evolutions, 151/131) is worth around $40.84 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $40.84, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $44.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $40.84, Lightly Played $44.71, Moderately Played $34.49, Damaged $44.99 — 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 $155.00 — about 3.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $116.88.
Is It Worth Grading Palafin ex?
Grading Palafin ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($40.84) and a PSA 10 ($155.00) is about $114.16 — a 3.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $116.88, CGC 10 $53.00, CGC 9.5 $24.50. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $43.07 | $43.07 | $43.07 | 83 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.25 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $51.71 | $51.71 | $51.71 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $311.00 | $311.00 | $311.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 | 63 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $116.88 | $116.88 | $116.88 | 47 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 | 8 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $44.71 | $42.59 | $42.59 | 87 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $34.49 | $34.49 | $34.49 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $40.84 | $39.00 | $43.55 | 758 |
Is Palafin ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Palafin ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Palafin ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
