Piplup
ME02: Phantasmal Flames · Pokemon · #098 · Illustration Rare
Piplup (#098) is a Illustration Rare card from the ME02: Phantasmal Flames set in Pokemon. Its current raw market value is $18.64, last updated June 12, 2026. A PSA 10 graded copy runs about $157.50 — roughly 8.4× the raw price. It's one of the most valuable cards in the set, ranking #9 of 132 priced cards.
Market Price
Source: tcgplayer · Updated June 12, 2026
Graded Prices
Card Details
- Game
- Pokemon
- Set
- ME02: Phantasmal Flames
- Card Number
- 098
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Language
- English
Frequently asked questions
How much is Piplup worth?
Piplup from ME02: Phantasmal Flames (Pokemon) has a current raw market price of $18.64, last updated June 12, 2026. A PSA 10 graded copy is worth about $157.50.
Is Piplup worth grading?
A PSA 10 Piplup is valued around $157.50 versus $18.64 raw — a premium of roughly 8.4×. Grading tends to pay off when that premium comfortably exceeds grading costs and the card is likely to earn a high grade.
Where can I buy or sell Piplup?
You can view current Piplup listings on TCGPlayer. VendBuddy tracks live Pokemon market prices so card show vendors can confidently buy and sell Piplup and thousands of other cards.












