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Piplup
BREAKthrough 36/162 • common
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Number
- 36/162
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.55
- Artist
- Kanako Eo
What it does
Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Piplup card 36/162 was released as part of the Pokémon TCG: BREAKthrough expansion, which debuted in late 2015. This set introduced the 'BREAK' evolution mechanic, a novel gameplay element where evolved cards were oriented horizontally and layered over existing Pokémon. As a common card, this Piplup served as a foundational entry for water-type decks during the XY series era of the trading card game.
The card features artwork by Midori Harada, a long-standing illustrator for the Pokémon franchise known for her clean, expressive style. In this illustration, Piplup is captured in a straightforward, mid-action pose that emphasizes its role as the Sinnoh region's water starter. The design aims to maintain consistency with the established aesthetic of the XY-era cards, focusing on approachable character representation for players and casual collectors alike.
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