Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR

Description

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR (#192) from the 2022 Astral Radiance expansion stands out as a premium parallel within the Pokémon TCG catalog. This powerful Water-type VSTAR card features 280 HP and evolves from Origin Forme Palkia V, offering collectors a high-impact piece for their collections. The card’s design is enhanced by a Rainbow Rare treatment, a special foil finish that creates a shimmering, multi-colored effect across the card surface, making it a visually striking addition to any display or binder. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR brings significant mechanical depth to the table. Its Star Portal ability allows trainers to attach up to three Water Energy cards from their discard pile to their Water Pokémon in any configuration, providing crucial resource acceleration during gameplay. This flexibility helps maintain momentum and ensures that Water-type decks can sustain their attacks without stalling. The card’s main attack, Subspace Swell, deals 60 damage plus an additional 20 damage for each Benched Pokémon on either side of the field, rewarding strategic positioning and board control. Designed by aky CG Works, the card captures the essence of Palkia’s dimensional powers within the Astral Radiance theme. The Rainbow Rare variant is highly sought after by collectors who appreciate the intricate foil work and the card’s status as a chase parallel in the set. Whether you are building a competitive Water-type deck or focusing on completing the Astral Radiance set with its most desirable cards, Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR offers both gameplay utility and collectible value. Its combination of high HP, versatile ability, and stunning finish makes it a standout choice for Pokémon TCG enthusiasts looking to add a premium card to their inventory.