Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR
Pokemon TCG • SWSH Black Star Promos
Card Type
VSTAR / Evolution
Set & Number
SWSH Black Star Promos - SWSH254
Rarity
Promo (Black Star Promo)
Edition & Language
Limited Edition (Promo) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; PSA 10: $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $3.00 on TCGPlayer. PSA 10 copies have recently sold in the range of $28.00 to $32.00.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border. Edges and corners look clean from the front, though surface scratches cannot be fully ruled out without high-resolution angled lighting.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading exceeds the raw market value, and the supply of this promo card is high.
Card Description
HP 280. Attack: Subspace Swell (2 Water Energy) - 60+ damage. This attack does 20 more damage for each Benched Pokemon (both yours and your opponent's). VSTAR Power Ability: Star Portal - During your turn, you may attach up to 3 Water Energy cards from your discard pile to your Water Pokemon in any way you like.
Notable Features
Includes the VSTAR mechanic and the Black Star Promo logo on the bottom left. Features a distinct etched holofoil texture common to VSTAR cards.
Authentication Notes
Font styling, energy symbols, and layout match official Pokemon Company international standards for Sword & Shield era promos. Texture is visible on the surface, which is a key indicator of authenticity.
Scanned: 2026-06-21T21:37:51.936684