Piplup #71
Piplup is card #71 from Majestic Dawn, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $33.80 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Piplup #71. Sell on your own schedule.
Piplup at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $33.80 (Reverse Holofoil).
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- From Majestic Dawn (Diamond & Pearl), released 2008.
Piplup price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Piplup #71.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $28.75
- Mid
- $31.29
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.47
- Mid
- $1.54
- High
- —
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About Piplup #71
Piplup is the #71 of 100 card in Majestic Dawn, a classic-era set released in 2008 as part of the Diamond & Pearl series. A Water-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kent Kanetsuna; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $33.80, spanning $28.75–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #71 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kent Kanetsuna
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2008/05/01
Piplup attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Piplup #71 — the playability layer behind the price.
Water Splash
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.
Headbutt
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +10
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Piplup price analysis
What drives the current market value of Piplup #71.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($33.80), Normal ($2.56).
At $33.80, Piplup draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $33.80, Piplup draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Piplup, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Piplup price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $29.91–$33.80. The most recent snapshot of $33.80 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 5.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Piplup?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $33.80 market translates to a net of about $29.02 (eBay), $29.19 (TCGplayer), $31.76 (Cardmarket), $29.82 (Whatnot) or $33.80 (direct). That $4.78 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Piplup #71.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Piplup?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Piplup #71 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $33.80 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $33.51 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $79.78 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $0.99 (1.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Piplup within Majestic Dawn
Piplup ranks #27 of 69 tracked Majestic Dawn cards by market value, against a set median of $19.12.
It sits in the top 62% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Glaceon (#98), valued at $537.50.
What makes Piplup valuable
- Classic-era cards like Piplup (2008) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- At $33.80 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Piplup is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Piplup is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Kent Kanetsuna illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Piplup
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Piplup has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $33.80 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $33.80 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Piplup can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Piplup value questions
How much is Piplup worth?
Piplup trades near $33.80 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $28.75–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Piplup a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Piplup?
Piplup is a Common card from Majestic Dawn (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Piplup have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($33.80), Normal ($2.56). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Piplup sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $33.80. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Piplup's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kent Kanetsuna also matters to collector demand.
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