Palkia #DP18
From DP Black Star Promos, Palkia (#DP18) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $76.84 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Palkia #DP18. Sell on your own schedule.
Palkia at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $76.84 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- From DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl), released 2007.
Palkia price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Palkia #DP18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $61.50
- Mid
- $500.00
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Palkia #DP18
Card #DP18 of DP Black Star Promos is Palkia, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Diamond & Pearl series (2007). A Water-type (120 HP), this level-up copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Ryo Ueda; the Holofoil printing sits around $76.84, spanning $61.50–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #DP18 / 56
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Level-Up
- Evolves from
- Palkia
- Pokédex
- #484
- Released
- 2007/05/01
Palkia attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Palkia #DP18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Restructure
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may have your opponent switch 1 of your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. Then, you switch 1 of the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This power can't be used if Palkia is affected by a Special Condition.
Hydro Reflect
You may move all Energy cards attached to Palkia to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like. (Ignore this effect if you don't have any Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Restructure
- Attacks
- 1
Palkia price analysis
What drives the current market value of Palkia #DP18.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($76.84) — 1 version in total.
At $76.84, Palkia draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $76.84 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Palkia, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Palkia price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Palkia, with a recorded low of $76.39 and high of $76.84; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Palkia?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $76.84 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $66.36 via eBay's default tier, $66.74 on TCGplayer, $72.65 on Cardmarket, $68.16 on Whatnot and $76.84 selling directly — a $10.48 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a common card, Palkia sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Palkia #DP18.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Palkia?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Palkia #DP18 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Palkia #DP18.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $76.84 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $160.55 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $26.85. You need a graded sale of $122.82 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $62.93 (53.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Palkia within DP Black Star Promos
By market value Palkia sits at #17 of 51 in DP Black Star Promos (set median $45.29).
That is 70% above the middle of the set — a top-69% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza C (#DP47), valued at $628.77.
What makes Palkia valuable
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- At $76.84 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era (2007) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Artwork by Ryo Ueda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Palkia is a Water card with 120 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Palkia
- Bulk lots of Palkia can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $76.84 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Palkia, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $76.84 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Palkia value questions
What is Palkia #DP18 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $76.84 (low $61.50, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Palkia hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Palkia rare?
Palkia is a Common card from DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Palkia?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($76.84). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Palkia?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $76.84. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Palkia's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
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