Palworld TCG Dawn of Palpagos: Rarity Guide
The Palworld TCG launched on 30 July 2026 with a nine-tier rarity ladder and one card nobody knew existed until collectors cracked packs: an all-gold chase card Bushiroad never announced. Here's every rarity explained, the confirmed chase pulls, and what verified sold data shows.
What is the SSS rarity — and why does it matter?
SSS (Super Secret Special) is the top rung of the rarity ladder, and there is exactly one in the entire 161-variant set: Gold Soul (Cattiva) #ESOUL-002. The whole card face is gold foil — not gold-bordered, not gold-accented, all of it. Bushiroad never mentioned it pre-launch; collectors found it when boxes started opening on release day.
The Soul Deck mechanic gives it extra appeal. Soul cards form a separate 10-card side deck — the game's mana resource — used to pay costs for Pal and other cards. Gold Soul is the premium parallel of that core piece, making it relevant to players and collectors alike.
Which SSP cards are the big pulls?
SSP (Super Special Parallel) cards have full-bleed art with gold foil text and border. These are the hits most collectors are hunting per box. Bushiroad hasn't published official pull rates; community estimates suggest roughly one SSP per five boxes, but treat that as anecdotal.
- Dawn of Palpagos Chillet – Dragon Whisperer #EBP01-025SSP
- Dawn of Palpagos Jormuntide Ignis – Savage Lava Dragon #EBP01-001SSP
- Dawn of Palpagos Lyleen – Blessing of the Goddess #EBP01-049SSP
- Dawn of Palpagos Helzephyr – Wings of the Moonless Night #EBP01-073SSP
What are these cards actually selling for?
Launch week was volatile — Chillet SSP cleared $1,975 in a 31-bid auction on eBay on 2026-07-28. Prices settled once supply normalised. Figures below cover 140+ reviewed eBay US completed sales via palworldpals.com on 2026-08-01; snap a photo in CardLoft to check current comps before you price.
- Gold Soul #ESOUL-002 SSS — recent sales range from $900 to $1,700 across 22 sold listings on eBay US on 2026-08-01; median $1,500. Early fixed-price sales on 2026-07-30 were $849 and $999. The ~$4,000 listing circulating online is a Best Offer — no confirmed transaction price.
- Chillet #EBP01-025SSP — recent sales range from $700 to $1,000 across 21 sold listings on eBay US on 2026-08-01; median $850.
- Jormuntide Ignis #EBP01-001SSP — recent sales range from $472 to $525 across 23 sold listings on eBay US on 2026-08-01; median $500.
- Lyleen #EBP01-049SSP — recent sales range from $350 to $450 across 16 sold listings on eBay US on 2026-08-01; median $380.
What else do booster hunters need to know?
Booster hunters will miss one more chase card entirely: Dawn of Palpagos Grizzbolt – Rumbling Tank #ETD01-001TSP. It's a TSP (trial deck exclusive parallel), only in the ETD01 trial deck — not in booster packs. Recent sales range from $550 to $600 across 4 sold listings on eBay on 2026-08-01.
Also: every 1st Edition box and pack has a badge reading "Palword" instead of "Palworld" — a universal print-run error, not a scarce variant. The community debates a premium; sold data doesn't show one.
What comes after Dawn of Palpagos?
BP02 Legends Awaken is confirmed for 30 October 2026. Holding Dawn of Palpagos SSPs and want to trade privately before the next set lands? CardLoft's invite-only networks are built for exactly that.
Frequently asked questions
How many SSS cards are in Dawn of Palpagos?
Just one — Gold Soul (Cattiva) #ESOUL-002. The entire card face is gold foil; there is no other SSS in the set.
What's the difference between SSP and SP?
SSP is full-bleed art with gold foil text and border — the major hits. SP is a standard foil parallel of an existing card (e.g. Katress – Abyssal Sorcerer), a tier lower.
Can I pull the Grizzbolt TSP from booster packs?
No. Grizzbolt – Rumbling Tank #ETD01-001TSP is exclusive to the ETD01 trial deck.
Does the 'Palword' misprint make 1st Edition boxes more valuable?
It's on every 1st Edition box and pack — a universal print-run error, not a rare variant. Current sold data doesn't show a premium.
When does the next Palworld TCG set release?
BP02 Legends Awaken releases on 30 October 2026.