# Piplup - 098/094 #098/094

The Piplup - 098/094 (#098/094, ME02: Phantasmal Flames) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 80% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $21.

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: $21
- Source: justtcg
- 6-month change: -43.5%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 8.3 / 10
- Average corners: 8.6
- Average edges: 8.4
- Average surface: 8.2
- Average centering: 9.2
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 80%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 40% | $19 |
| 9.5 | 40% | $21 |
| 6 & below | 20% | $18 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bl(Front): 20% of scans
- Tl(Front): 20% of scans
- Br(Front): 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Piplup - 098/094 carries a market value of $21. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $19, about 0.9× 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 $21. 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 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Piplup - 098/094 averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 80% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.6, edges 8.4, surface 8.2, centering 9.2.

### 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) (20% of scans), Tl(Front) (20% of scans), Br(Front) (20% 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