Palafin ex · Prismatic Evolutions, what to know.
About the Palafin ex card
Palafin ex is card 151 of 180 in Prismatic Evolutions, released in January 2025, a Special Illustration Rare. It is a Stage 1 Water-type with 340 HP.
As a Stage 1, it evolves from Finizen, which places Palafin ex deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
What is Palafin ex worth?
Palafin ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Prismatic Evolutions's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Prismatic Evolutions holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Palafin ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Palafin ex, surface is the grade cap. The water foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Palafin ex
Buying Palafin ex well means pricing the exact print and grade, not the card name. Match the rarity tier to the comp before you buy. Always see the holo surface in good light first.
