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Piplup - Dark Explorers (#27)
- Number
- 27
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- Energy
- Water
A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.
Piplup - Dark Explorers
Piplup is a Common Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It sits at card number 27 in the Dark Explorers checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $19.83. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Piplup has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#27 in Dark Explorers) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 72Strong
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-30. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 5236m ago
Market price history
Sale History 63 sales · since 2021-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $2.16 | ||
| RAW | $1.80 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.65 | ||
| RAW | $1.79 | ||
| RAW | $1.72 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.69 | ||
| RAW | $1.60 | ||
| RAW | $1.60 | ||
| RAW | $1.67 | ||
| RAW | $1.71 | ||
| RAW | $1.79 | ||
| RAW | $1.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.51 | ||
| RAW | $1.78 | ||
| RAW | $1.79 | ||
| RAW | $1.79 | ||
| RAW | $1.89 | ||
| RAW | $1.89 | ||
| RAW | $2.35 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.97 | ||
| RAW | $3.22 | ||
| RAW | $2.75 | ||
| RAW | $2.75 | ||
| RAW | $3.05 | ||
| RAW | $1.85 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.55 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.09 | ||
| RAW | $1.09 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| RAW | $1.82 | ||
| RAW | $1.82 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $2.30 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.73 | ||
| RAW | $1.73 | ||
| RAW | $1.73 | ||
| RAW | $1.68 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 |
Other printings of Piplup
Piplup FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Piplup from Dark Explorers worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $19.83. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-30. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Piplup?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Piplup has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Piplup?
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. See Kouki Saitou's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Piplup released?
The Dark Explorers set released in 2012, so this card (#27 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Piplup?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Piplup legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.