Pelipper #24
Pelipper #24 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $18.46, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 Pelipper #24. Sell on your own schedule.
Pelipper at a glance
- From Arceus (Platinum), released 2009.
- Current TCGplayer market value $18.46 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- No published price history.
Pelipper price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pelipper #24.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1.29
- Mid
- $3.33
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.40
- Mid
- $0.90
- High
- —
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About Pelipper #24
Arceus placed Pelipper at #24; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2009 within the Platinum series. The card carries 90 HP and Water typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka and currently trades at $18.46 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $1.29 to —.
“It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill.”
Printed flavour text on the Arceus #24 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #24 / 99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Wingull
- Pokédex
- #279
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Pelipper attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pelipper #24 — the playability layer behind the price.
Water Pulse
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Continuous Crush
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +20
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pelipper price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pelipper #24.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($18.46), Normal ($0.82) — 2 versions in total.
At $18.46 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $18.46 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Pelipper, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Pelipper 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.
Pelipper has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $10.22 to $18.46; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 17.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Pelipper?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $18.46 market translates to a net of about $15.71 (eBay), $15.81 (TCGplayer), $17.19 (Cardmarket), $16.15 (Whatnot) or $18.46 (direct). That $2.75 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Pelipper sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pelipper #24.
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 Pelipper?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pelipper #24 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pelipper #24.
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 $18.46 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $64.44 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-32.6% 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.
Pelipper within Arceus
By market value Pelipper sits at #36 of 75 in Arceus (set median $17.93).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 53%.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Pelipper valuable
- Pelipper is a Water card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Miki Tanaka illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Pelipper is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- With steady supply, Pelipper is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Classic-era cards like Pelipper (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Pelipper
- Bulk lots of Pelipper can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Pelipper can realise well above the $1.29 low end.
- For Pelipper, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $18.46 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $18.46 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pelipper value questions
What is the value of Pelipper?
The current TCGplayer market value is $18.46 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $1.29 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Pelipper?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Pelipper?
Pelipper is a Rare card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Pelipper?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($18.46), Normal ($0.82). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Pelipper sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $18.46. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Pelipper cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
Other Pelipper cards
Pelipper appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
