# Piplup - 042 #042

The Piplup - 042 (#042, ME: Mega Evolution Promo) is a promo Pokemon card. Across 16 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.6/10 grade (GEM MINT), with 94% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $14.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/piplup-042-me-mega-evolution-promo-042

## Card details

- Set: ME: Mega Evolution Promo
- Number: #042
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Promo
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Sep 26, 2025
- Set size: 94 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $14
- 4-month change: +9.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 16
- Average overall grade: 9.6 / 10
- Average corners: 9.6
- Average edges: 9.6
- Average surface: 9.6
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 94%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 31% | $14 |
| 9.5 | 63% | $13 |
| 9 | 6% | $14 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Piplup - 042 carries a market value of $14. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $14, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Piplup - 042 worth?

A raw (ungraded) Piplup - 042 from ME: Mega Evolution Promo currently carries a market value of about $14. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Piplup - 042 cards get?

Across 16 community scans on ZeroPop, the Piplup - 042 averages a 9.6/10 overall grade. 94% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.6, edges 9.6, surface 9.6, centering 9.1.

### Is the Piplup - 042 worth grading?

Whether the Piplup - 042 is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app