Palafin ex (Japanese)
SV6: Transformation Mask · 036/101 · Double Rare
Current Prices
Number
036/101
Rarity
Double Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Palafin ex (Japanese) Worth?
Palafin ex (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV6: Transformation Mask set, card number 036/101. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Palafin ex (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Palafin ex (Japanese) (SV6: Transformation Mask, 036/101) is worth around $0.28 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.28, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $0.25. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.28, Lightly Played $0.26, Moderately Played $0.25 — 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 $30.00 — about 107x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Palafin ex (Japanese)?
Grading Palafin ex (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.28) and a PSA 10 ($30.00) is about $29.72 — a 107x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: CGC 10 $16.05. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.55 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.05 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.26 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.28 | $0.49 | $0.49 | 305 |
Is Palafin ex (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Palafin ex (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Palafin ex (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
