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Piplup
Cosmic Eclipse 239/236 • secret-rare
- Set
- Cosmic Eclipse
- Number
- 239/236
- Rarity
- Rare Secret
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Secret rare
- Market price
- $64.32
- Artist
- Tomomi Kaneko
What it does
If the Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it can't attack during your opponent's next turn.
It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Piplup card numbered 239/236 was released as part of the Cosmic Eclipse expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2019. This set served as the final major expansion of the Sun & Moon era, acting as a culmination of the generation's themes and mechanics by featuring a large roster of powerful cards and unique art styles.
This specific card is notable for being a Character Rare, a subset featuring Pokémon alongside their trainers. The artwork was illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga, a veteran artist known for his work on the Mega Man series and various Pokémon designs. Ariga sought to capture a serene, whimsical bond between Piplup and the trainer Dawn, utilizing a soft, watercolor-inspired aesthetic that resonated strongly with collectors who valued character-driven narrative art over traditional battle-focused depictions.
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