Blastoise & Piplup GX
Cosmic Eclipse · 253 · Rainbow Rare
Current Prices
Set
Cosmic EclipseNummer
253
Zeldzaamheid
Rainbow Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
3,980
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
About Blastoise & Piplup GX
Blastoise & Piplup GX is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Cosmic Eclipse, numbered 253 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, Blastoise & Piplup GX is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Blastoise & Piplup GX Price Analysis
The current market price for Blastoise & Piplup GX from Cosmic Eclipse is $51.72 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $46.00 to a high of $375.00. The card has seen a -6.2% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (3,980+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Blastoise & Piplup GX
Professional grading is available for Blastoise & Piplup GX and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 8 5, BGS 9 5, PGS 9, 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 | PGS 9 | $109.00 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $79.90 | $69.90 | $99.99 | 385 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $125.00 | $46.00 | $375.00 | 3,105 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 8 5 | $94.99 | $94.99 | $94.99 | 85 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 90 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $122.90 | $122.90 | $149.00 | 185 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $51.72 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 9 | $110.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $140.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Blastoise & Piplup GX a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Blastoise & Piplup GX sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. 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.
