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Palkia 040/182

Name: Palkia #40 - Paradox Rift | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: sv4-40
Price: 0.16 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Paradox Rift Released: Nov 3, 2023

Pokémon: Palkia

Water Type Rare Illustrator: Ryuta Fuse Pull Rate: 1 in 34.7 packs (2.9%)

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.16 $0.05 (23.81%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.28 $0.04 (16.67%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	453.05	1100.45%	x2,832
PSA9	10.70	—	x67
PSA8	180.00	—	x1,125

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	23.00	—	x82
PSA9	15.00	—	x54

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2
25.00%
$23.00
PSA 9 Mint
3
37.50%
$15.00
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1
12.50%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
2
25.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Palkia 040/182 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.28 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.51

$0.28

Raw

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

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PSA 8 —

$15

PSA 9 −$15.23

$23

PSA 10 −$8.27

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.28 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)

About Palkia

It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Palkia
National Pokédex #[484]
Card Number 040/182
Card RarityRare
IllustratorRyuta Fuse
Release Date03/11/2023
Regulation MarkG
SeriesScarlet & Violet
Expansion Paradox Rift
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points130 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Teleportation Burst30
You may switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Prize Count80+
If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, this attack does 80 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Palkia emerging powerfully amid a stormy, electrified sky, its massive, armored form brimming with energy as it distorts space around it with glowing, crackling pink and purple lightning.

Playability Overview

Palkia's ability to switch out after attacking adds tactical flexibility, while its damage boost when ahead in prizes encourages careful game state management for effective offensive pressure.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Celestial WondersPalkia’s artwork really captures its cosmic essence with that sleek, shiny design and the shimmering background. It deserves a spot among other space-themed Pokémon. Consider placing it near cards that also have a celestial or mystical vibe, like Dialga or Lunala, to create a stunning visual narrative.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Majestic / Futuristic / Cosmic Battle / Mythical Legends

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Palkia #040/182 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Palkia #040/182 from Paradox Rift — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Palkia #040/182 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Palkia has moved down 23.8% to $0.16. PSA 10 copies are up 1,100.5% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Palkia #040/182?

Palkia #040/182 appears roughly 1 in 34.7 packs, which works out at 2.9% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Paradox Rift.

How rare is Palkia #040/182?

Palkia #040/182 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Paradox Rift.

Is Palkia #040/182 worth grading?

At $0.16 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $453.05, giving a net return of +$365.99 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$18.85 and PSA 8 returns +$128.44, so returns vary by grade — check the figures above before submitting.

How many PSA 10 copies of Palkia #040/182 exist?

PSA have graded 8 copies of Palkia #040/182, of which 2 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 25%, or roughly 1 in 4.0 graded copies.

Is Palkia #040/182 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 25% gem rate, Palkia grades worse than the Paradox Rift average by 23.7 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Palkia #040/182?

Palkia #040/182 was illustrated by Ryuta Fuse, who has illustrated 218 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Palkia #040/182 legal in tournaments?

Palkia #040/182 carries regulation mark G and is currently legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Palkia #040/182 released?

Palkia #040/182 was released on 3 November 2023 as part of Paradox Rift. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

Palkia 040/182