Piplup #098/094, ME02: Phantasmal Flames

Piplup #098/094

ME02: Phantasmal Flames · 2025

Illustration RareHolo
Market value
$18
Avg grade
2.5

The Piplup (#098/094, ME02: Phantasmal Flames, 2025) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 2.5/10 grade (GOOD), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $18.

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This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Piplup, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Piplup graded 6 & below
6 & below
100% of scans
$18

Community grades

2.5
Avg Grade
1
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
2.5
Top Grade

Grade distribution

6 & below
1 · 100%

Average sub-grades

Corners
4.0
Edges
3.0
Surface
2.0
Centering
9.0

Most common condition issues

Bl(Front) 100%Tl(Front) 100%Br(Front) 100%

Community average: 2.5 (GOOD) · based on 1 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Piplup, graded 2.5
Piplup
ME02: Phantasmal Flames
2.5$18

Card details

SetME02: Phantasmal Flames
Number#098/094
Year2025
GamePokemon
RarityIllustration Rare
VariantIllustration Rare
FinishHolo

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 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Piplup averages a 2.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 4.0, edges 3.0, surface 2.0, centering 9.0.

What are the most common defects on a Piplup?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Piplup cards are Bl(Front) (100% of scans), Tl(Front) (100% of scans), Br(Front) (100% of scans).

Is the Piplup worth grading?

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