Piplup
Piplup is a Common Pokémon TCG printing from POP Series 9 (#16). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $8.15 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2009. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Piplup suits collectors working on POP Series 9 who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Piplup from POP Series 9?
Piplup is a Pokémon card in POP Series 9 numbered 16. It lives along shores in northern countries. A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt. National Pokédex #393. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Piplup worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $8.15 for Piplup. Low and high spread runs $6.99 to $49.99. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | POP Series 9 |
|---|---|
| Number | 16 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $8.15 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €7.17 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 50 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Water Sport | Water 10+ If Piplup has less Energy attached to it than the Defending Pokémon, this attack does 10 damage plus more 10 more damage. |
| Wavelet | WaterColorlessColorless 40 If you have Buizel in play, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) |
| Weakness | Lightning +10 |
How collectible is Piplup?
Piplup is listed as Common in POP Series 9. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Piplup?
Catalog fields: set POP Series 9, rarity Common. Illustrated by Midori Harada. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Piplup from POP Series 9 should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Piplup is catalogued as Common printing in POP Series 9, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $8.15.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $8.15 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Piplup worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $8.15 for ungraded Piplup from POP Series 9. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Piplup from?
Piplup is listed in POP Series 9 (POP) as card #16. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Piplup?
Our catalog lists Piplup as Common in POP Series 9. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Piplup good for collectors or players?
Piplup includes gameplay stats in POP Series 9. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.