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Palworld Card List Explained

How to read the Palworld card list: printed English codes, set prefixes, rarity suffixes, parallels and how to check a card is genuine.

Updated for the current Palworld patch

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Article 1

How to read a Palworld card code

Every official English Palworld card carries a printed code such as EBP01-001 or ETD01-012TSP. The prefix identifies the product line and set, the number identifies the card within it, and any suffix marks a special treatment.

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  • ✓The set prefix
  • ✓The card number
  • ✓Rarity and treatment suffixes
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Article 2

Set prefixes and product lines

Prefixes separate booster sets, trial decks, promos and soul prints. Learning four or five prefixes makes any listing instantly readable.

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  • ✓Booster prefixes
  • ✓Trial deck prefixes
  • ✓Promo prefixes
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Article 3

Parallels, alternate art and chase cards

A parallel is the same card with a different finish and a different code suffix. Chase cards are the small set of prints — usually top-rarity or alternate art — that carry most of a set's market value.

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  • ✓Parallel treatments
  • ✓Alternate art
  • ✓One URL per card
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Article 4

Checking a Palworld card is genuine

Match the printed code to the official card list, check the print quality and finish against a known-good copy, and be sceptical of any card that is not in the official list at all.

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  • ✓Start with the code
  • ✓Print and finish
  • ✓Card stock and feel
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Article 5

Palworld card list FAQ

Short answers about Palworld card codes, prefixes and checklists.

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  • ✓How do I read a Palworld card number?
  • ✓What does the E at the start of a Palworld card code mean?
  • ✓Where is the official Palworld card list?
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