Pal Stars
Card Game · Article 4

What is a Palworld prototype deck worth?

A complete, sealed or near-mint prototype deck is a niche collectible. It sells to people who collect pre-release history, not to players, so prices swing a lot with very few sales.

Updated for the current Palworld patch

Player aiming at an Ice Pal during an elemental Palworld battle
Element advantages change the damage dealt during Pal battles. Image: Pocketpair / Steam.
Key takeaways
  • ✓Why it has value at all
  • ✓What buyers check
  • ✓The playmat bonus
  • ✓Thin markets mislead

Why it has value at all

It was free, short-lived and never reprinted. Once the July 30 cutoff passed, no new copies entered the market. Our /guides on promo cards explain how other giveaways behaved.

What buyers check

All 60 cards present, the ten Soul cards included, and clean corners. A loose handful of Pal cards is worth far less than a full deck.

The playmat bonus

Japanese copies that still have the Card Game Festival paper playmat are the more complete version and usually draw more interest.

Thin markets mislead

With so few listings, one high asking price can look like the market. Wait for a couple of real sales before you price yours.

Where to compare

Check current listings on the /marketplace page, then compare against sold results on the marketplace itself before you buy or sell.

Official sources
Bushiroad — official site ↗

Publisher of the Palworld card game.