Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 12, 2026

The Most Expensive Piplup Cards

All 26 English Piplup cards, ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Blastoise & Piplup-GX 215/236 ($425), Blastoise & Piplup-GX 253/236 ($161) and Blastoise & Piplup-GX 214/236 ($83.70).

Every Piplup card, including the cheaper ones, is on the Piplup card prices page. The top card comes from Cosmic Eclipse. Across all Pokémon, see the most valuable Pokémon cards.

Ranked: 26 English cards
Order: Ungraded value, high to low
Condition: Ungraded

The top 3

#1
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Cosmic Eclipse · 215/236
$425
PSA 10 $2,805
#2
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Cosmic Eclipse · 253/236
$161
PSA 10 $664
#3
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Cosmic Eclipse · 214/236
$83.70
PSA 10 $700

The top 26, ungraded

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1
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Sun & MoonCosmic Eclipse215/2362019Rare Ultra
$425
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,805
Strong data
This full art pairs Blastoise & Piplup-GX in one bright scene, art by Akira Komayama: Blastoise roars with its cannon raised while a beaming Piplup perches on its arm, both wrapped in swirling water rings over a green, grassy backdrop. Collectors chase it for the Kanto and Sinnoh starter pairing, the cheerful Tag Team artwork, and its spot among the Cosmic Eclipse full arts.
2
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Sun & MoonCosmic Eclipse253/2362019Rare Rainbow
$161
Ungraded
PSA 10 $664
Strong data
Blastoise & Piplup-GX pairs the Kanto starter with a tiny Piplup perched on its shoulder, Blastoise glaring forward with its cannons in view while Piplup winks. Art by 5ban Graphics renders the duo in smooth rainbow gradients that wash from orange to teal. As a Rare Rainbow Tag Team from Cosmic Eclipse, it draws Blastoise fans and anyone chasing the set's secret rares.
3
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Sun & MoonCosmic Eclipse214/2362019Rare Ultra
$83.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $700
Strong data
Blastoise & Piplup-GX pairs a grinning Blastoise, shell cannon aimed forward, with Piplup perched proudly on its arm, both rendered in glossy CGI art by 5ban Graphics against a flat blue full-art background with bright outlines. Collectors chase it for the Kanto starter appeal of Blastoise, the charm of the Piplup pairing, and its spot among the Tag Team full arts in Cosmic Eclipse.
4
Blastoise & Piplup-GX
Sun & MoonCosmic Eclipse38/2362019Rare Holo GX
$78.30
Ungraded
PSA 10 $835
Moderate data
Blastoise & Piplup-GX pairs the Kanto starter with the Sinnoh penguin, art by Mitsuhiro Arita in a soft, painterly style: Piplup rides on Blastoise's shoulder while water sprays outward across the frame against a rocky shoreline. This is the regular TAG TEAM holo from Cosmic Eclipse, and it appeals to fans of both starters and to anyone building a Sun & Moon TAG TEAM run.
5
Piplup
Sun & MoonCosmic Eclipse239/2362019Rare Secret
$55.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,080
Moderate data
Piplup bounces toward you in the foreground while Dawn, in her white beanie and red scarf, strikes a cheerful pose behind it against a soft pastel bokeh background. Art by Tomomi Kaneko, it is one of the Cosmic Eclipse secret rares pairing a starter with its Trainer, and fans of Sinnoh and of Piplup itself chase this full art for that warm, storybook feel.
6
Piplup
Diamond & PearlDP Black Star PromosDP032007Promo
$31.90
Ungraded
PSA 10 $46,075
Moderate data
Piplup tumbles toward you in a soft, rounded 3D render, beak open and flippers out, set against a sparkly holofoil backdrop that looks like a starry night sky. Art by Atsuko Nishida, this promo comes from the early days of the Diamond & Pearl era, and fans of the Sinnoh water starter chase it for that cheerful pose and the shimmering cosmic foil.
7
Piplup
Diamond & PearlPOP Series 615/172007Common
$24.50
Ungraded
PSA 10 $50,000
Moderate data
Piplup fills the frame in a soft, rounded close-up, art by Atsuko Nishida, its round head tilted toward you with a bright orange beak and a curious dark eye against a misty teal sky. The airbrushed, almost glowing style feels gentle and warm. As a Common from POP Series Six, it draws Sinnoh starter fans and anyone chasing the small, promo-style POP sets.
8
Piplup
Diamond & PearlPOP Series 815/172008Common
$17.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $325
Strong data
Piplup stands in soft snow beneath reddish winter trees, one flipper raised as it turns toward you with wide, curious eyes, all rendered in the gentle, rounded style of art by Atsuko Nishida. The Sinnoh starter has a loyal following, and this POP Series Common is a small promo-set print that fans of the penguin chase to round out their collections.
9
Piplup
Black & WhiteLegendary TreasuresRC62013Uncommon
$13.30
Ungraded
Moderate data
Piplup sits on a wooden floor with its eyes squeezed shut and beak wide open, waiting for a spoonful of shaved ice from a person in a patterned kimono whose face stays out of frame. Art by sui gives the scene a soft, painterly warmth. As part of the Radiant Collection subset in Legendary Treasures, it draws Piplup fans and anyone who likes the quieter slice-of-life cards.
10
Piplup
Mega EvolutionPhantasmal Flames98/942025Illustration Rare
$9.81
Ungraded
PSA 10 $88.20
Strong data
Piplup sits in the snow beneath an icy overhang hung with icicles, gazing out over a frozen bay broken into floes, with snow-dusted pines on one side and bright yellow flowers pushing up through the drifts. Art by Jiro Sasumo, the soft painterly scene feels quiet and wintry. As an Illustration Rare of a much-loved Sinnoh starter, it draws both Piplup fans and full-art collectors.
11
Piplup
Mega EvolutionMega Evolution Black Star Promos42/712025Promo
$9.54
Ungraded
PSA 10 $42.20
Strong data
12
Piplup
PlatinumPOP Series 916/172009Common
$8.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $174
Strong data
13
Piplup
Diamond & PearlMajestic Dawn72/1002008Common
$7.82
Ungraded
Strong data
14
Piplup
Sword & ShieldMcDonald's Collection 202120/252021
$7.16
Ungraded
PSA 10 $374
Strong data
15
Piplup
PlatinumSupreme Victors121/1472009Common
$6.59
Ungraded
PSA 10 $96.39
Strong data
16
Piplup
Black & WhiteLegendary Treasures33/1132013Common
$4.53
Ungraded
PSA 10 $66.95
Strong data
17
Piplup
PlatinumPlatinum85/1272009Common
$4.47
Ungraded
Strong data
18
Piplup
Diamond & PearlDiamond & Pearl93/1302007Common
$2.75
Ungraded
Limited data
19
Piplup
Diamond & PearlMajestic Dawn71/1002008Common
$2.61
Ungraded
Strong data
20
Piplup
Black & WhiteDark Explorers27/1082012Common
$2.12
Ungraded
PSA 10 $50.00
Strong data
21
Piplup
Sun & MoonUltra Prism32/1562018Common
$1.20
Ungraded
Strong data
22
Piplup
Sun & MoonUltra Prism31/1562018Common
$0.69
Ungraded
PSA 10 $35.00
Strong data
23
Piplup
XYBREAKthrough36/1622015Common
$0.51
Ungraded
PSA 10 $44.92
Limited data
24
Piplup
Sun & MoonCosmic Eclipse54/2362019Common
$0.33
Ungraded
PSA 10 $35.84
Limited data
25
Piplup
Sword & ShieldBrilliant Stars35/1722022Common
$0.24
Ungraded
PSA 10 $32.69
Limited data
26
Piplup
Mega EvolutionPhantasmal Flames27/942025Common
$0.19
Ungraded
Limited data

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

Blastoise & Piplup-GX, Cosmic Eclipse 215/236

Ungraded
$425
PSA 9
$552
1.3x the ungraded price
PSA 10
$2,805
6.6x the ungraded price

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10 values of the top 5 cards, with the PSA 10 multiple of the ungraded price
Card	Ungraded	PSA 9	PSA 10	PSA 10 ÷ ungraded
Blastoise & Piplup-GX 215/236Cosmic Eclipse	$425	$552	$2,805	6.6x
Blastoise & Piplup-GX 253/236Cosmic Eclipse	$161	$203	$664	4.1x
Blastoise & Piplup-GX 214/236Cosmic Eclipse	$83.70	$140	$700	8.4x
Blastoise & Piplup-GX 38/236Cosmic Eclipse	$78.30	$141	$835	10.7x
Piplup 239/236Cosmic Eclipse	$55.70	$100	$1,080	19.4x

Graded values are read from sales of slabbed copies. When grading pays.

Common questions

What is the most expensive Piplup card?

Blastoise & Piplup-GX 215/236 from Cosmic Eclipse, at $425 ungraded and $2,805 as a PSA 10.

What is the most valuable Piplup card in PSA 10?

Piplup 15/17 from POP Series 6, at $50,000 in a PSA 10. It ranks below the top card ungraded because a 10 of it is far scarcer.

What is the most expensive modern Piplup card?

From the Scarlet & Violet era onward, Piplup 98/94 from Phantasmal Flames leads at $9.81 ungraded.

How many Piplup cards are worth over $100?

Of the 26 Piplup cards with a price, 2 are worth $100 or more ungraded. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a Piplup card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. Condition is the other lever: Blastoise & Piplup-GX 215/236 from Cosmic Eclipse is worth $425 ungraded and $2,805 as a PSA 10, 6.6 times more.

How often are these prices updated?

Every day. The prices on this page were last read Nov 12, 2026, from recorded sales of each card.

How this list is ranked

Cards are ordered by their current ungraded value. A PSA 10 copy of a card can be worth many times more, which is why graded values are shown but kept out of the order. Only English-language cards are included. How we price cards