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Piplup - DP Black Star Promos (#DP03)

Pokémon Basic Promo HP 60
TCGplayer market reference
$49.34
holofoil
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Number
DP03
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
Energy
Water
Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
i About this card

Piplup - DP Black Star Promos

Piplup is a Promo Pokémon card from the DP Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2007, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It sits at card number DP03 in the DP Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $49.34. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Piplup has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#DP03 in DP Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 80Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 72

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$49.34 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 2151m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$49.34
Low
$2.50
Nov 2021
High
$52.21
Oct 2026
Avg
$22.96
Days tracked
242
data points
Change
+516.8%
since first tracked
Tracked since Feb 1, 2021 · 242 data points

Sale History 259 sales · since 2021-02-01

PSA 10 high $3355.75 PSA 9 high $80.00 Raw high $17.33
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $13.76
RAW $17.33
RAW $13.57
RAW $11.46
RAW $10.50
RAW $9.83
RAW $10.00
RAW $6.96
RAW $6.37
RAW $6.24
RAW $6.97
RAW $5.44
RAW $4.78
RAW $5.61
RAW $6.95
? Card FAQ

Piplup FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Piplup from DP Black Star Promos worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $49.34. Card record updated 2026-10-31. 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 promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" 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?

Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. See Atsuko Nishida'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 DP Black Star Promos set released in 2007, so this card (#DP03 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.