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Palkia G 12/127

Name: Palkia G #12 - Platinum | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl1-12
Price: 31.13 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Platinum Base Released: Feb 11, 2009

Pokémon: Palkia

Water Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Yusuke Ishikawa Pull Rate: 1 in 67.9 packs (1.5%)

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

31.13 $8.62 (38.29%)

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reverse Holofoil

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23.00

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	13,357.24	3482.57%	x429
PSA9	338.93	434.59%	x11
PSA8	43.46	—	x1.4
PSA7	23.10	—	x0.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	3,500.00	—	x152
PSA9	193.01	—	x8.4
PSA8	96.41	—	x4.2
PSA7	27.40	—	x1.2

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
11
6.96%
$13,357.24
PSA 9 Mint
58
36.71%
$338.93
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
46
29.11%
$43.46
PSA 7 Near Mint
24
15.19%
$23.10
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
12
7.59%
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PSA 5 Excellent
5
3.16%
—
PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
0.63%
—
PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
—
PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
—
PSA 1 Poor
1
0.63%
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Is Palkia G 12/127 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $31.13 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $67.97

$31.13

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$23.10

PSA 7 −$39.03

$43.46

PSA 8 −$21.32

$338.93

PSA 9 +$235.74

$13,357

PSA 10 +$11,562

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $31.13 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Palkia
National Pokédex #[484]
Card Number 12/127
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorYusuke Ishikawa
Release Date11/02/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Platinum Base
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points100 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Splashing Turn20
You may switch Palkia G with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Pearl Breath50
Does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Palkia exuding a dark, ominous energy, surrounded by electric purple lightning, crouching amidst a crumbling, chaotic environment under a starry sky, embodying power and menace.

Playability Overview

Palkia LV.78's moderate HP and ability to damage multiple benched Pokémon make it strategically useful, but its reliance on specific attacks and retreat cost may limit its effectiveness in fast-paced decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Galactic ShadowsThis card sets a dark, cosmic tone with its moody, lightning-lit background and Team Galactic theme. It works well as a center or page anchor on a space or villain-themed spread. Pair it with other mysterious or legendary Pokémon to keep that intense vibe going.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Intense / Dark Purple / Team Galactic / Legendary

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Palkia G #12/127 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Palkia G #12/127 from Platinum Base — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Palkia G #12/127 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Palkia G has moved up 38.3% to $31.13. PSA 10 copies are up 3,482.6% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Palkia G #12/127?

Palkia G #12/127 appears roughly 1 in 67.9 packs, which works out at 1.5% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Platinum Base.

How rare is Palkia G #12/127?

Palkia G #12/127 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Platinum Base.

Is Palkia G #12/127 worth grading?

At $31.13 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $13,357.24, giving a net return of +$11,561.67 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$235.74 and PSA 8 returns −$21.32, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Palkia G #12/127 exist?

PSA have graded 158 copies of Palkia G #12/127, of which 11 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 7%, or roughly 1 in 14 graded copies.

Is Palkia G #12/127 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 7% gem rate, Palkia G grades better than the Platinum Base average by 1.1 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Palkia G #12/127?

Palkia G #12/127 was illustrated by Yusuke Ishikawa, who has illustrated 29 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Palkia G #12/127 released?

Palkia G #12/127 was released on 11 February 2009 as part of Platinum Base. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

Palkia G 12/127