Palafin (Temporal Forces 49) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Palafin is an Uncommon Water-type Stage 1 card from the Temporal Forces set, numbered 49. With 150 HP, it offers solid durability and a straightforward offensive plan built around Vanguard Punch. This card combines resilience with focused, reliable damage.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: H
• Evolves From: Finizen

Key Printings

This Uncommon Palafin (#49) from Temporal Forces is illustrated by DOM.

Attacks

• Vanguard Punch — Deals 130 damage, then also damages Palafin based on its current damage counters.
• Double Hit — Can deal up to 180 damage depending on coin flips.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Palafin. The card is identified by its set code “sv5-49” and is part of the Scarlet & Violet “Temporal Forces” expansion. The market reference query for this card is “Palafin Temporal Forces 49.”

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed illustration by DOM, maintaining its visual quality is important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces: Introduces Palafin as a powerful Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with unique attacks that balance high damage output with self-inflicted damage risk, emphasizing strategic play.