Palkia Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift #40

Character Intro

Palkia (#40) from Paradox Rift is a Rare Basic Water-type with 130 HP. It features the attack “Prize Count,” and its vibrant artwork makes it a standout piece for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Paradox Rift set, card number 40. It features two attacks:
– Teleportation Burst: Deals 30 damage and allows switching Palkia with a Benched Pokémon.
– Prize Count: Deals 80+ damage, with an additional 80 damage if you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code sv4 and card ID sv4-40. The illustrator is Ryuta Fuse, and the card’s rarity is Rare. The image for this card can be found at /images/sv4/sv4-40.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, sleeve the card, keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture, handle with clean hands, and store in a rigid case to maintain its value and protect the detailed illustration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift: Introduces Palkia as a Basic Water-type with a unique space-distorting theme, emphasizing strategic switching and damage scaling based on Prize cards. The card fits well into thematic decks focused on space and time mythology.

This guide covers the exact printing of Palkia from the Paradox Rift set, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.