Piplup
Phantasmal Flames · #098/94
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How much is Piplup (098/94) worth?
Piplup (098/94) from Phantasmal Flames has an estimated ungraded market price of about $14–$19. Exact price, full price history, and graded (PSA 9/10) comps are available with Riffle.
Other versions of Piplup
Piplup appears on 2 different cards in the Mega Evolution era, at very different values. This page covers #098/94 from Phantasmal Flames — the collector number printed at the bottom of the card tells them apart.
- Piplup#027/94 · Phantasmal Flamesunder $1Common
About Piplup
Piplup is a Illustration rare (098/94) from the Pokémon Phantasmal Flames set, released November 14, 2025. Ungraded copies currently trade at an estimated market price of $14–$19. The artwork is by Jiro Sasumo. Riffle tracks its market price daily; graded (PSA) comps and full price history are available with Riffle.
PSA population & gem rate
From the PSA population census, captured monthly by Riffle. Grade-by-grade population and pop-over-time appear with Riffle premium.
Should I grade Piplup?
The math leans yes — grading nets ≈ +$46 vs selling raw (est.)
Expected grading return from this card’s 49% PSA 10 gem rate and current graded market prices, minus a ~$25/card bulk-rate grading fee, compared against selling ungraded at market price. Standard grading service costs more; centering risk, sub-9 grades, turnaround time, and shipping aren’t included. The PSA 9/10 prices behind this appear in the graded comps section with Riffle premium. Not financial advice.
Price history & trend
Graded comps & eBay market dynamics
Details
FAQ
How much is Piplup (098/94) worth?
Piplup (098/94), the Illustration rare from Phantasmal Flames, has an estimated ungraded market price of about $14–$19. Note: 1 other card named Piplup exists in the Mega Evolution era, at very different values — check the collector number.
Which Piplup card is this — how do I tell the versions apart?
This page covers Piplup (098/94), the Illustration rare (about $14–$19) from Phantasmal Flames. The other version: #027/94 from Phantasmal Flames (Common, about under $1). The collector number printed at the bottom of the card is the reliable way to tell them apart.
Should I grade Piplup (098/94)?
The math leans yes: with a 49% PSA 10 gem rate and current graded prices, grading a near-mint Piplup (098/94) is estimated to net about $46 more than selling it raw (est.). Assumes ~$25/card bulk-rate grading (standard service costs more); ignores turnaround time, sub-9 grades, and shipping — a screen, not a promise.
Is Piplup (098/94) rare?
Piplup (098/94) is a Illustration rare. PSA has graded 14,307 copies to date, and 49% of them earned a PSA 10 — so graded supply is measurable and growing.