Piplup #DP03
Piplup is card #DP03 from DP Black Star Promos, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $49.34 for its 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.
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Piplup at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- No published price history.
- From DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl), released 2007.
- Current TCGplayer market value $49.34 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Piplup price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Piplup #DP03.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $25.00
- Mid
- $72.50
- High
- —
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About Piplup #DP03
Printed as #DP03 in DP Black Star Promos, Piplup belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2007. A Water-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Holofoil printing sits around $49.34, spanning $25.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.”
Printed flavour text on the DP Black Star Promos #DP03 card.
Card facts
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #DP03 / 56
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #393
- Released
- 2007/05/01
Piplup attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Piplup #DP03 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +10
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Piplup price analysis
What drives the current market value of Piplup #DP03.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($49.34) — 1 version in total.
At $49.34, Piplup draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $49.34, 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.
Piplup has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $49.34 to $49.34; 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?
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Selling Piplup at $49.34 nets roughly $42.50 on eBay, $42.75 on TCGplayer, $46.52 via Cardmarket, $43.66 on Whatnot or $49.34 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.84.
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
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Should you grade Piplup?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Piplup #DP03 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $49.34 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $67.31 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $95.32 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $17.07 (19.1% 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 DP Black Star Promos
Within DP Black Star Promos it is the #24 most valuable of 51 tracked cards; the set median is $45.29.
That is 9% above the middle of the set — a top-55% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza C (#DP47), valued at $628.77.
What makes Piplup valuable
- Priced at $49.34 with steady supply, Piplup sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Piplup is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- The Atsuko Nishida artwork gives Piplup appeal beyond pure playability.
- Classic-era (2007) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Piplup is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Piplup
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $49.34 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Piplup can realise well above the $25.00 low end.
- DP Black Star Promos was released in 2007; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Piplup has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Piplup value questions
What is the value of Piplup?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $49.34 (low $25.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Piplup hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Piplup?
Piplup is a Common card from DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). 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 1 printing: Holofoil ($49.34). 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 $49.34. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Piplup cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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