Palafin ex - 207/187 - SV8a: Terastal Fest ex (SV8a)
The Palafin ex — 207/187 — SV8a: Terastal Fest ex is one of the most talked-about Japanese Pokémon TCG singles of the Scarlet & Violet era, and the reason is impossible to ignore: the artist.
The identity of the illustrator is the single biggest factor elevating this card's value and collector demand. It was illustrated by Tetsuo Hara — the manga legend behind the iconic '80s shōnen series Fist of the North Star — marking one of the biggest guest illustrator signings Creatures Inc. has ever made.
The Special Art Rare (SAR) Full Art holofoil illustration is a direct tribute to Hara's signature style: Palafin ex is depicted throwing punches at such speed that afterimages of its fists are visible, with red outlines amplifying the kinetic energy. Before the set even released, a massive poster of this card's art was displayed at the entrance of MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 in Tokyo — making it a cultural moment before collectors even cracked a single pack.
- Set: SV8a — Terastal Fest ex (Japanese High Class Pack)
- Card Number: 207/187 — a Secret Rare pull beyond the base set total
- Rarity: Special Art Rare (SAR)
- Stats: Stage 1 Water-type, 340 HP, with the Giga Impact attack dealing 250 damage
- Ability: Hero's Spirit — this Pokémon can only be put into play via the Zero to Hero Ability
- Language: Japanese
- Market value: Raw Near Mint copies trade in the $12–$17 USD range across active marketplaces
While Eevee and its evolutions headline Terastal Fest ex, Palafin ex is the card that collectors outside the Eeveelution world are hunting — driven by rarity, a once-in-a-generation guest artist, and full-art holofoil execution that stands alone in the set. If you're building a high-impact Japanese Scarlet & Violet collection or simply want the card that made waves in Shibuya before it shipped, this is the one.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
