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Piplup

Ultra Prism 32/156 • common

Set: Ultra Prism
Number: 32/156
Rarity: Common
Released: 2018
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $1.08
Artist: Shibuzoh.

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What it's worth

$1.08market price via TCGplayer · Sep 22, 2026$0.49 – $1.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Ultra Prism expansion, this Piplup is a classic example of the Sinnoh starter Pokémon featured in the modern era of the trading card game. Collectors prize this card for its crisp artwork, which captures the charm of this popular Water-type Pokémon in a standard format that remains accessible to fans of all generations.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyPeck10

Cost: water energy colorless energyWave Splash20

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless 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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Piplup was introduced as part of the Ultra Prism expansion, which launched in early 2018. This set was notable for introducing the Prism Star card mechanic and focusing on the return of Sinnoh region Pokémon, drawing heavily from the themes of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. As a common card, this Piplup was designed to serve as a staple building block for players, allowing them to evolve their decks into the powerful Empoleon cards that defined parts of the competitive meta during that era.

The card features artwork by illustrator Naoyo Kimura, who is well-regarded for a clean, expressive style that captures the personality of Water-type Pokémon. Kimura’s depiction of Piplup emphasizes its determined, somewhat haughty disposition while utilizing the bright, icy aesthetic associated with the Ultra Prism set. The design was received as a charming and classic representation of the iconic starter Pokémon, fitting seamlessly into the set's broader visual identity as a reliable and accessible entry in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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