Piplup #85
From Platinum, Piplup (#85) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $38.49 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Piplup #85 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Piplup at a glance
- Platinum, Platinum series, 2009.
- 7-day average €0.52; 30-day average €0.54.
- Live market value $38.49 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Common.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.41.
Piplup price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Piplup #85.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $24.00
- Mid
- $35.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.75
- Mid
- $4.24
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Piplup #85
Piplup is the #85 of 127 card in Platinum, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $38.49, spanning $24.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.”
Printed flavour text on the Platinum #85 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #85 / 127
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #393
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Piplup attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Piplup #85 — the playability layer behind the price.
Muddy Water
Does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Pound
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +10
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Piplup price analysis
What drives the current market value of Piplup #85.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($38.49), Normal ($4.39) — 2 versions in total.
This $38.49 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $38.49, Piplup draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.41, with an average sold price of €0.58 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Piplup price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.52 over 7 days versus €0.54 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-3.7%).
Single-day average: €0.26; Cardmarket trend price €0.41.
Piplup has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $38.49 to $38.49; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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.
On a $38.49 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $33.09 via eBay's default tier, $33.28 on TCGplayer, $36.22 on Cardmarket, $33.99 on Whatnot and $38.49 selling directly — a $5.40 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Piplup #85.
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 #85 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 $38.49 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $43.72 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $84.47 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $5.84 (7.4% 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 Platinum
Piplup ranks #17 of 89 tracked Platinum cards by market value, against a set median of $18.33.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 82%.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Piplup valuable
- Piplup is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $38.49 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Piplup comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its Water typing means Piplup has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Mitsuhiro Arita artwork gives Piplup appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Piplup
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $38.49 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Platinum was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $38.49 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Piplup can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Piplup, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Piplup value questions
What is Piplup #85 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $38.49 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $24.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.41.
Should I buy Piplup?
Short-term momentum is steady (-3.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Piplup rare?
Piplup is a Common card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Piplup are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($38.49), Normal ($4.39). 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 $38.49. 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 Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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