The 2008 Great Encounters set Palkia card, catalog number 26, featuring the Space Pokémon with 90 HP and strategic Water-type attacks.
Palkia
2008 • Pokémon • Great Encounters
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Released in 2008 as part of the Great Encounters expansion, the Pokémon trading card game card Palkia (number 26) remains a notable entry for collectors of the Sinnoh era. Designed by artist Daisuke Ito, this Basic Water-type Pokémon features 90 HP and includes two distinct abilities that emphasize deck manipulation and board control. The first attack, Water Spacial Rend, allows players to search their deck for a Stadium card, while the second, WaterColorless Transback, offers a high-risk, high-reward mechanic involving energy discard and card positioning. As a key figure in Sinnoh-region mythology, Palkia's thematic presence in the Great Encounters set makes it a focal point for enthusiasts completing their collection. The card's unique mechanics and historical context within the Pokémon franchise ensure its continued relevance among hobbyists and investors tracking significant releases from the mid-2000s. Whether you are building a comprehensive set or focusing on legendary Pokémon variants, this card represents a distinct piece of trading card history.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Palkia
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Daisuke Ito
Card Stock
English
90
Water
Basic
Lightning +20
2
484
Card Text
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Attack: Spacial Rend (10)
Search your deck for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. If there is any Stadium card in play, discard it.
Attack: Transback (40)
You may flip a coin. If heads, discard all Energy attached to Palkia and put the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it on top of your opponent's deck. Your opponent shuffles his or her deck afterward.
It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology.