Prinplup, Phantasmal Flames 28/94, common

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Prinplup

Phantasmal Flames 28/94 • common

Set: Phantasmal Flames
Number: 28/94
Rarity: Common
Released: 2025
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.13
Artist: Atsuya Uki

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$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$0.10 – $0.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Prinplup serves as the evolution between Piplup and Empoleon, representing the transition from a fledgling water-type to a sturdy, steel-armored powerhouse. While this card from the Phantasmal Flames set is common and widely accessible, it remains a favorite for collectors who focus on completing evolutionary lines or building thematic water-type decks.

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What it does

100 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyPeck20

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyTargeted Dive

This attack does 70 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

It lives a solitary life. Its wings deliver wicked blows that can snap even the thickest of trees in half with a single hit.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Prinplup first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Diamond & Pearl era expansions. This specific card, numbered 28/94, hails from the Phantasmal Flames set, which draws its aesthetic and card roster from the fourth generation of Pokémon games. Released to coincide with the popularity of the Nintendo DS titles, these cards were designed to introduce players to the Sinnoh region's starters and their evolutions, focusing on the transition from the base form to the more formidable middle stage.

The artwork for this set typically emphasizes the elemental typing of the creature, in this case, the Water type, using bright blues and crisp, clean lines characteristic of the era's digital illustration style. As a common card, it served as a functional piece for players building decks, reflecting the intent to provide accessible gameplay components alongside rarer chase cards. The reception of these early Sinnoh-era sets was marked by a steady expansion of the game's mechanics, solidifying the importance of evolving lines in competitive play.

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