Piplup #42
Piplup is card #42 from MEP Black Star Promos, a Unknown Pokémon card currently trading near $10.96 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.
Piplup #42 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Piplup at a glance
- Set: MEP Black Star Promos (Mega Evolution, 2025).
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Recent averages: €7.97 (7d), €8.41 (30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €7.06.
- Live market value $10.96 for the Holofoil print.
Piplup price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Piplup #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/30.
- Low
- $5.99
- Mid
- $12.08
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/30.
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About Piplup #42
Printed as #42 in MEP Black Star Promos, Piplup belongs to the Mega Evolution series and dates to 2025. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Basic.
Saboteri illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $10.96, with listings from $5.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- MEP Black Star Promos
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #42
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- Saboteri
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2025/09/26
Piplup attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Piplup #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Piplup price analysis
What drives the current market value of Piplup #42.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($10.96) — 1 version in total.
In the $10.96 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $10.96 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Piplup trends at €7.06 on Cardmarket (avg sold €8.72, lowest NM €4.00).
Piplup price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €7.97, 5.2% below the 30-day average of €8.41.
Latest daily average €7.06 against a trend price of €7.06.
Piplup entered our price record on October 30, 2026 at $10.96. The full first-party history builds over the coming days.
Cardmarket averages
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 $10.96 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $9.21 via eBay's default tier, $9.26 on TCGplayer, $10.06 on Cardmarket, $9.47 on Whatnot and $10.96 selling directly — a $1.75 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
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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 #42 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Piplup #42.
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 $10.96 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 $56.94 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-49.3% 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 MEP Black Star Promos
Within MEP Black Star Promos it is the #30 most valuable of 56 tracked cards; the set median is $11.30.
It sits in the top 48% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Paradise Resort (#92), valued at $389.99.
What makes Piplup valuable
- The Saboteri artwork gives Piplup appeal beyond pure playability.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Piplup is a contemporary card (2025), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Piplup is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At Unknown rarity, Piplup is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Piplup
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Piplup has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $10.96 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- MEP Black Star Promos was released in 2025; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.97 and €8.41) to time entries and exits.
- For Piplup, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Piplup value questions
What is the value of Piplup?
Piplup trades near $10.96 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $5.99–—; Cardmarket shows €7.06.
Should I buy Piplup?
As a contemporary Unknown card it is trending down in the short term (-5.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Piplup?
Piplup is a Unknown card from MEP Black Star Promos (Mega Evolution series, 2025). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Piplup?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($10.96). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Piplup?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.96. 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 Unknown rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Saboteri also matters to collector demand.
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