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Piplup
POP Series 8 15/17 • common
- Set
- POP Series 8
- Number
- 15/17
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $17.64
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.
Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Piplup card from the POP Series 8 set was released in 2009 as part of the Pokémon Organized Play program. This series was designed as a promotional set distributed primarily through official Pokémon League events and organized tournaments, serving as a reward for players who participated in local community gatherings. The set sought to maintain engagement during the transition between major expansion releases, offering simplified gameplay mechanics and accessible card designs for newer participants.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon Trading Card Game aesthetic. The design captures Piplup in a playful, water-themed environment consistent with the character's status as a starter Pokémon from the Sinnoh region. While common in rarity, the card is recognized by collectors as a distinct piece of the late Diamond and Pearl era, reflecting the minimalist design standards employed for promotional side-sets of that period.
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