What is the significance of the "VSTAR Power" on this card?

VSTAR Power is a special ability or attack that can only be used once per game, making strategic timing crucial for competitive play.

How does "Subspace Swell" calculate its damage?

Its damage starts at 60 and increases by an additional 20 for every Benched Pokémon on both your side and your opponent's side of the field.

Is this card playable in competitive Pokémon TCG?

Yes, Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR is a highly competitive card, often used for its powerful energy acceleration and scalable attack.

What does the "192/189" numbering mean?

This numbering indicates that the card is a "secret rare," meaning its card number exceeds the standard set size, making it one of the rarest cards in the set.

What Pokémon does Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR evolve from?

It evolves from Origin Forme Palkia V, which is its basic V-form counterpart.

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Origin Forme Palkia Vstar — Astral Radiance Pokémon card

Origin Forme Palkia VstarAstral Radiance #192 Pokémon Card

Name: Origin Forme Palkia Vstar — Astral Radiance #192
Brand: Pokémon TCG

Astral Radiance·#192·2022

Origin Forme Palkia, a legendary Water/Dragon-type from Generation IV, is a cosmic entity controlling space and a pivotal figure in the Sinnoh region's creation myths. This specific card, the Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR from the 2022 Astral Radiance set, is a highly coveted rainbow rare variant, celebrated for its vibrant full-art design and competitive prowess. Here, you will find comprehensive details including its Pokédex lore, the mechanics of its powerful attacks and VSTAR Power, its weakness, and its history within the TCG.

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Card Number: #192
Release Date: May 26, 2022
Language: EN
Set Code: SWSH10

Origin Forme Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV as part of the Pokémon Legends: Arceus game. It is the true, ancient form of Palkia, the Spatial Pokémon, which is said to control space. In its Origin Forme, Palkia takes on a more equine, centaur-like appearance, a stark contrast to its bipedal, reptilian standard form. This transformation is believed to be its original, more powerful state before being influenced by Arceus. Origin Forme Palkia resides in the spatial dimension, creating and controlling the fabric of space. Its diet and behavior are largely unknown due to its legendary and ethereal nature, but it is depicted as a powerful, majestic being capable of warping reality. In the games, it plays a crucial role in the storyline of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, often clashing with Dialga, the master of time, and Giratina, the master of antimatter, in a cosmic trio central to the creation myths of the Sinnoh region. Its type combination of Water/Dragon gives it unique resistances and weaknesses, making it a formidable opponent in battles. Culturally, Palkia, in both its forms, represents the fundamental concept of space within the Pokémon universe, a pillar of creation alongside time and antimatter.

Last updated: April 11, 2026