Palkia

Palkia

Selected Masterpiece • XY75/211
Artist Naoki Saito
Market Price $52.12
The Illustrator

Naoki Saito

Naoki Saito has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2010, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Black & White, XY, and Sun & Moon, and include Trainer cards. The work is marked by colorful, cartoonish character design, energetic moods, and balanced, dynamic compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Palkia in a dynamic pose, surrounded by swirling energy and vibrant colors that suggest movement and power. The Pokémon seems to be harnessing its abilities to manipulate space, evoking a sense of majesty and control over its environment. In the background, the sky is filled with streaks of light, enhancing the feeling of an intense moment. This snapshot captures Palkia as both a formidable force and a guardian of its realm.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 18, 2026.

Rarity Promo
Card Type Water
Era
XY
Release
12/10/2013

Wave Splash

30

Cross Slicer

80

Your opponent can't attach Energy from his or her hand to the Defending Pokémon during his or her next turn.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost