Piplup #042, Mega Evolution Promo

Piplup #042

Mega Evolution Promo · 2026

PromoIllustration RareHolofoil
Market value
$5
Avg grade
7.0

The Piplup (#042, Mega Evolution Promo, 2026) is a promo Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.0/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $5.

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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 8
8
50% of scans
$5
Piplup graded 7
7
50% of scans
$15

Community grades

7.0
Avg Grade
2
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
7.5
Top Grade

Grade distribution

8
1 · 50%
7
1 · 50%

Average sub-grades

Corners
9.5
Edges
9.5
Surface
9.5
Centering
6.5

Community average: 7.0 (NM) · based on 2 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Piplup, graded 6.5
Piplup
Mega Evolution Promo
6.5$15
Piplup, graded 7.5
Piplup
Mega Evolution Promo
7.5$5

Card details

SetMega Evolution Promo
Number#042
Year2026
GamePokemon
RarityPromo
VariantIllustration Rare
FinishHolofoil

Frequently asked questions

What is a Piplup worth?

A raw (ungraded) Piplup from Mega Evolution Promo currently carries a market value of about $5. 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 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Piplup averages a 7.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.5, edges 9.5, surface 9.5, centering 6.5.

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