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Piplup

Platinum 85/127 • common

Set: Platinum
Number: 85/127
Rarity: Common
Released: 2009
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $4.49
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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What it's worth

$4.49market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$3.13 – $4.88 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a member of the Diamond & Pearl: Platinum expansion, this card captures Piplup during a pivotal era for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. While it is a common card, it remains a favorite for collectors who value early-generation water types and the classic illustrative style characteristic of the set's release.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: water energyMuddy Water10

Does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Cost: water energy colorless energyPound20

Weaknesslightning energy+10Retreatcolorless energy

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

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Piplup was introduced as one of the starter Pokémon in the fourth generation games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, released in 2006. This specific card, numbered 85/127, was featured in the 2009 Platinum expansion, which focused on the mysterious Distortion World and the legendary Pokémon Giratina. It was designed to function as a foundational water-type card, adhering to the traditional aesthetics established by the Pokémon Trading Card Game art style of that era.

The card features an illustration by Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the franchise known for his clean, expressive portrayals of starter Pokémon. Saitou’s approach for this common card was to emphasize Piplup’s inquisitive personality and signature blue-and-white plumage. Within the context of the Platinum set, the card was widely distributed as a common rarity, serving as an accessible entry point for players looking to build water-themed decks during the late-2000s competitive cycle.

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