Piplup
Cosmic Eclipse · 239 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Set
Cosmic EclipseNomor
239
Kelangkaan
Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
10,245
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
About Piplup
Piplup is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Cosmic Eclipse, numbered 239 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. With a mid-range market value, Piplup is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Piplup Price Analysis
The current market price for Piplup from Cosmic Eclipse is $32.32 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $20.00 to a high of $42.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $349.95 — approximately 10.8x the ungraded market price. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -0.1% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (10,245+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Piplup
Professional grading is available for Piplup and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 9, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PCA 9 5, PGS 9, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $75.00 | $65.00 | $85.00 | 190 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 85 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $99.95 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 8 5 | $69.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $32.32 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $239.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $41.98 | $20.00 | $42.00 | 9,365 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 7 | $50.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $349.95 | $40.00 | $440.00 | 105 |
Is Piplup a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Piplup is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
