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Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 208/189

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Set: Astral Radiance Released: May 27, 2022

Pokémon: Palkia

Water Type Rare Secret Illustrator: aky CG Works Evolves From: Origin Forme Palkia V

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12.72 $0.51 (3.85%)

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Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 208/189 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	90.68	3.43%	x7.1
PSA9	21.31	80.78%	x1.7
PSA8	13.82	—	x1.1

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 208/189 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
660
57.49%
$90.68
PSA 9 Mint
374
32.58%
$21.31
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
76
6.62%
$13.82
PSA 7 Near Mint
12
1.05%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
12
1.05%
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PSA 5 Excellent
5
0.44%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
2
0.17%
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PSA 3 Very Good
2
0.17%
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PSA 2 Good
2
0.17%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 208/189 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $12.72 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $46.80

$12.72

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 —

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PSA 7 —

$13.82

PSA 8 −$28.70

$21.31

PSA 9 −$22.18

$90.68

PSA 10 +$38.17

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $12.72 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.

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 208/189 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Palkia
TypeWater
National Pokédex #[484]
Card Number 208/189
Card RarityRare Secret
Illustratoraky CG Works
LanguageEnglish
Release Date27/05/2022
Regulation MarkF
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Astral Radiance
Evolves From
Origin Forme Palkia V
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points280 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Ability: Star Portal
During your turn, you may attach up to 3 Water Energy cards from your discard pile to your Water Pokémon in any way you like. (You can't use more than 1 VSTAR Power in a game.)

Attacks

Subspace Swell60+
This attack does 20 more damage for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).

Rules

VSTAR rule: When your Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Origin Forme Palkia emerging powerfully with an intense red eye, surrounded by a radiant golden aura and cosmic energy, embodying its majestic control over space and dimensions.

Playability Overview

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR's ability to quickly recycle Water Energy fuels strong bench-dependent attacks, encouraging strategic bench building but requiring careful energy management to maximize damage.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Celestial PowerThis card radiates an otherworldly energy! Palkia’s sleek design and shimmering colors make it stand out in a cosmic-themed page. It should sit alongside other powerful VSTARs or legendary Pokémon. The golden accents really pop against the vibrant background, creating a stunning visual impact.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Majestic / Shiny / Legendary Battles / Cosmic Energy

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Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 from Astral Radiance — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR has moved down 3.9% to $12.72. PSA 10 copies are down 3.4% over the same period.

How rare is Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189?

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 is a Secret Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Astral Radiance.

Is Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 worth grading?

At $12.72 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $90.68, giving a net return of +$38.17 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$22.18 and PSA 8 returns −$28.70, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 exist?

PSA have graded 1,148 copies of Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189, of which 660 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 57.5%, or roughly 1 in 1.7 graded copies.

Is Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 57.5% gem rate, Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR grades better than the Astral Radiance average by 33 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189?

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 was illustrated by aky CG Works, who has illustrated 394 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 legal in tournaments?

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 carries regulation mark F and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 released?

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 was released on 27 May 2022 as part of Astral Radiance. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 208/189

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Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 208/189 Graded Prices

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 208/189 Population Report

Is Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 208/189 worth grading?

Card Details

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Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR #208/189 Discussion

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