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Piplup

Phantasmal Flames 27/94 • common

Set: Phantasmal Flames
Number: 27/94
Rarity: Common
Released: 2025
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.22
Artist: Hideki Ishikawa

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Market

What it's worth

$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.13 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a popular Water-type Pokémon, Piplup is a fan favorite from the Sinnoh region, often appearing as a staple in early-game card sets. While this common card from the Phantasmal Flames expansion is widely accessible, it remains a charming piece for collectors who focus on completing specific set rosters or gathering every illustration of this beloved penguin Pokémon.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyCall for Support

Search your deck for a Supporter card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyTackle20

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Piplup, the penguin-like starter Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation, appeared as card number 27/94 in the Phantasmal Flames set. This collection, which centers on themes of elemental contrast, features the water-type Piplup in a standard common rarity, serving as a staple for players building decks around the Sinnoh region's roster.

The card’s design aligns with the established aesthetic of the Pokémon Trading Card Game during its era, focusing on vibrant, clean illustrations that highlight the subject's personality. These common-tier cards were designed to be accessible to newer players, providing foundational gameplay mechanics while maintaining the charm of the original character design provided by Ken Sugimori’s team.

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About Piplup

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