Piplup Phantasmal Flames #98
Piplup is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Phantasmal Flames (#98), illustrated by Jiro Sasumo. It's a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $15.38 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $165 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 11× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 11 sold$165$140–$190 | |
| PSA 9 | 8 sold$25$21–$29 | |
| PSA 8.5 | $21$21–$21 | |
| PSA 8 | $14$13–$23 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$71.64 grading fee → 10.7× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $165.00 | $71.64 | +$78 | 10.7× |
| PSA 9 | $24.83 | $70.24 | −$61 | 1.6× |
| PSA 8.5 | $20.50 | $70.19 | −$65 | 1.3× |
| PSA 8 | $14.39 | $70.13 | −$71 | 0.9× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 12,760 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 48.8% | $165.00 |
| PSA 9 | 40.1% | $25.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 11.1% | $15.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
2% spreadCurrently 2% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
“A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care.”
About the Pokémon
Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
Card details
Other Piplup cards
There are 9 different Piplup printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Phantasmal Flames #98 (Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Piplup (Phantasmal Flames #98) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Piplup from Phantasmal Flames is worth approximately $15.38 ungraded (near-mint), and around $165 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Piplup?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Piplup from Phantasmal Flames is worth around $165 — roughly 11× the raw ungraded value of $15.38.
Should I grade my Piplup?
A PSA 10 sells for about $165 versus $15.38 raw — roughly a 11× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Piplup rare?
Piplup is a Illustration Rare card from Phantasmal Flames (card #98), illustrated by Jiro Sasumo. Its current blended market value is $15.38 ungraded.