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Piplup

Diamond & Pearl 93/130 • common

Set: Diamond & Pearl
Number: 93/130
Rarity: Common
Released: 2007
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $1.77
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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What it's worth

$1.77market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.86 – $2.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a starter Pokémon introduced in the 2006 Diamond & Pearl set, Piplup 93/130 serves as a foundational piece for collectors focused on the Sinnoh region's debut. While it is a common card, it remains highly recognizable and sought after for its role in establishing the water-type lineage of the fourth generation.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Peck10

Cost: water energy colorless energyWater Splash20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.

Weaknesslightning energy+10Retreatcolorless energy

Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Piplup first appeared as a core mascot for the fourth generation of Pokémon, introduced in the Diamond & Pearl expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game released in 2007. As a starter Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, this card was designed to introduce players to the Water-type mechanics of the new generation. The artwork captures the penguin-like character's signature charm, emphasizing its role as one of the most recognizable faces of the 2006 video game launch.

The card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori utilized his characteristic clean, bold line work to ensure the Pokémon remained accessible to a younger audience. Upon its release, the Diamond & Pearl set was received as a significant modernization of the card game, and the common-rarity Piplup became a staple for collectors and players starting their journey with the new regional roster.

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About

About Piplup

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