Piplup
POP Series 9 · 016/017 · Common
Current Prices
Set
POP Series 9Nummer
016/017
Seltenheit
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
447
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Piplup
Piplup is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 016/017 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Piplup Price Analysis
The current market price for Piplup from POP Series 9 is $2.43 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.93 to a high of $1.93. Over the past 30 days, Piplup has increased in value by +22.1%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 447 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.49 | $0.47 | $0.47 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.42 | $0.41 | $0.41 | 47 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.87 | $0.81 | $0.81 | 103 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.43 | $1.93 | $1.93 | 132 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.54 | $1.36 | $1.36 | 138 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.97 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $13.32 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.28 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $12.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Piplup a Good Investment?
As a common card, Piplup's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
