# Piplup - 098/094 #098/094

The Piplup - 098/094 (#098/094, ME02: Phantasmal Flames) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 10 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.7/10 grade (NM-MT), with 50% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $16.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/piplup-098-094-me02-phantasmal-flames-098-094

## Card details

- Set: ME02: Phantasmal Flames
- Number: #098/094
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Nov 14, 2025
- Set size: 139 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $16
- 8-month change: -19.9%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 10
- Average overall grade: 8.7 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 8.7
- Average surface: 8.7
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 50%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 10% | $19 |
| 9.5 | 40% | $20 |
| 9 | 40% | $18 |
| 6 & below | 10% | $18 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bl(Front): 10% of scans
- Tl(Front): 10% of scans
- Br(Front): 10% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Piplup - 098/094 carries a market value of $16. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $19, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Piplup - 098/094 worth?

A raw (ungraded) Piplup - 098/094 from ME02: Phantasmal Flames currently carries a market value of about $16. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Piplup - 098/094 cards get?

Across 10 community scans on ZeroPop, the Piplup - 098/094 averages a 8.7/10 overall grade. 50% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 8.7, surface 8.7, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Piplup - 098/094?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Piplup - 098/094 cards are Bl(Front) (10% of scans), Tl(Front) (10% of scans), Br(Front) (10% of scans).

### Is the Piplup - 098/094 worth grading?

Whether the Piplup - 098/094 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