# Piplup #098/094

The Piplup (#098/094, ME02: Phantasmal Flames, 2025) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.8/10 grade (NM), with 20% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $18.

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

## Card details

- Set: ME02: Phantasmal Flames
- Number: #098/094
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Finish: Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $18

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 7.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.2
- Average edges: 7.9
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 20%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 20% | $18 |
| 9 | 60% | $17 |
| 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 carries a market value of $18. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $18, 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 worth?

A raw (ungraded) Piplup from ME02: Phantasmal Flames currently carries a market value of about $18. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Piplup cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Piplup averages a 7.8/10 overall grade. 20% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.2, edges 7.9, surface 7.8, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Piplup?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Piplup cards are Bl(Front) (20% of scans), Tl(Front) (20% of scans), Br(Front) (20% of scans).

### Is the Piplup worth grading?

Whether the Piplup 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