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Palafin 225/091

Name: Palafin 225/091 (Paldean Fates)
Brand: Pokemon

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Set: Paldean Fates Released: Jan 26, 2024

Pokémon: Palafin

Water Type Illustration Rare Illustrator: akagi Pull Rate:1 in 41.6 packs (2.4%) Evolves From: Finizen

Card variant

holofoil

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About Palafin

This Pokémon's ancient genes have awakened. It is now so extraordinarily strong that it can easily lift a cruise ship with one fin.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Palafin
TypeWater
National Pokédex #[964]
Card Number 225/091
Card RarityIllustration Rare
Pull Rate1 in 41.6 packs (2.4%)
Illustratorakagi
LanguageEnglish
Release Date26/01/2024
Regulation MarkG
SeriesScarlet & Violet
Expansion Paldean Fates
Evolves From
Finizen
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionPaldea
Generation Generation 9

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points150 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Jet Punch30
This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Justice Kick210
If this Pokémon didn't move from the Bench to the Active Spot this turn, this attack does nothing.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Palafin standing confidently under the sea, surrounded by swirling bubbles and shadows. The background features a mysterious underwater landscape with distant silhouettes of plants and marine life, creating an enigmatic and adventurous atmosphere. The art style is vivid and dynamic, using a dark, cool color palette with deep blues and turquoise hues. The shading is smooth, enhancing the muscular form of Palafin and adding depth to the scene. The mood conveys strength and mythic allure, capturing Palafin's heroic presence in the aquatic setting.

Cameos

Finizen

Playability Overview

Palafin offers strategic pressure with consistent bench damage and a high-risk, high-reward attack that incentivizes careful timing of bench movement to maximize its damage output.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Deep Dive PowerThis Palafin card has an intriguing underwater theme with a mysterious, dark vibe. The bubbles and shadows create a sense of depth, making it a striking piece. It would fit perfectly on a "Sea Legends" page alongside other water types like Gyarados or Suicune, emphasizing that aquatic energy.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean Depths / Intense / Dark Aqua / Underwater Battle / Marine Heroes