Piplup #72
📉 Dip AlertPiplup #72 sits in the Diamond & Pearl series and carries a live market value of $7.26, 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 Piplup #72. Sell on your own schedule.
Piplup at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Common.
- Majestic Dawn, Diamond & Pearl series, 2008.
- Trades around $7.26 on TCGplayer.
Piplup price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Piplup #72.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.09
- Mid
- $7.43
- High
- —
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About Piplup #72
Majestic Dawn placed Piplup at #72; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2008 within the Diamond & Pearl series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Naoyo Kimura and currently trades at $7.26 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.09 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #72 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #393
- Released
- 2008/05/01
Piplup attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Piplup #72 — the playability layer behind the price.
Splatter
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +10
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Piplup price analysis
What drives the current market value of Piplup #72.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($7.26) — 1 version in total.
$7.26 gives Piplup real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $7.26 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
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 $7.17–$10.00. The most recent snapshot of $7.26 sits 3% up that range, 27.4% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 12.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 28.3%.
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.
On a $7.26 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $6.00 via eBay's default tier, $6.03 on TCGplayer, $6.55 on Cardmarket, $6.17 on Whatnot and $7.26 selling directly — a $1.26 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a common card, Piplup 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 Piplup #72.
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 #72 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Piplup #72.
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 $7.26 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 $53.24 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.5% 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
By market value Piplup sits at #60 of 69 in Majestic Dawn (set median $19.12).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 14%.
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.
- With steady supply, Piplup is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Piplup is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Piplup is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Naoyo Kimura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Piplup
- Majestic Dawn was released in 2008; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Piplup can realise well above the $5.09 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $7.26 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Piplup can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Piplup value questions
What is the value of Piplup?
The current TCGplayer market value is $7.26 for the Normal printing, with a low of $5.09 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will Piplup hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity 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 1 printing: Normal ($7.26). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Piplup?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.26. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Piplup?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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