Palafin
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 200/197 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
200/197
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Palafin Worth?
Palafin (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 200/197. 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.
Palafin Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Palafin (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 200/197) is worth around $3.69 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.69, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.86. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.69, Lightly Played $2.93, Moderately Played $2.18, Heavily Played $1.62, Damaged $1.86 — 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 $69.52 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $15.50.
Is It Worth Grading Palafin?
Grading Palafin can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.69) and a PSA 10 ($69.52) is about $65.83 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $15.50, CGC 10 $20.00, CGC 9.5 $11.50. 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 | $4.26 | $4.26 | $4.26 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 225 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $24.56 | $24.56 | $24.56 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.83 | $14.83 | $14.83 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $69.52 | $69.52 | $69.52 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 36 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $14.96 | $14.96 | $14.96 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.86 | $1.86 | $1.86 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.62 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.93 | $2.00 | $3.95 | 948 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.18 | $2.17 | $2.32 | 87 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.69 | $0.22 | $5.99 | 6,009 |
Is Palafin a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Palafin 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 Palafin's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
