| Set | Cosmic Eclipse |
| Card number | 253 |
| Rarity | Rare Rainbow |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 270 |
| Artist | 5ban Graphics |
| Released | Nov 2019 |
Blastoise & Piplup-GX #253 Value (Cosmic Eclipse)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Among Cosmic Eclipse's secret-numbered pulls, Blastoise & Piplup-GX 253 stands as the Rare Rainbow treatment of the Water-type Tag Team. Issued during 2019's late Sun & Moon period and illustrated by 5ban Graphics, it combines two generations of starters. Its set ranking places it among the stronger values in the checklist.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $155.81 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €74.40 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €72.70 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 71 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $336.42 |
Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket
Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Blastoise & Piplup-GX #253 is priced where it is
Blastoise & Piplup-GX #253 is a Rare Rainbow Pokémon card from Cosmic Eclipse, the Sun & Moon era (2019). A PSA 10 sells for about 2.2x raw, roughly $180.61 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Over the last 30 days the price rose +14%, from $136.13 to $155.81. The illustration is by 5ban Graphics.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $222.75 | 1 |
| ACE | 9 | $93.96 | 2 |
| BGS | 9 | $67.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $131.25 | 2 |
| CGC | 9 | $103.13 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $336.42 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $177.92 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $91.63 | 4 |
| PSA | 7 | $68.80 | 2 |
| TAG | 10 | $315.49 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Blastoise & Piplup-GX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | - | $155.81 |
| Oct 2026 | - | $148.32 |
| Sep 2026 | €65.36 | $127.57 |
| Aug 2026 | €56.98 | $96.98 |
| Jul 2026 | €89.15 | $76.81 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Blastoise & Piplup-GX #253 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $155.81, a PSA 10 sells for around $336.42 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Blastoise & Piplup-GX #253 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Blastoise & Piplup-GX #253 sells for about $336.42 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $155.81 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Blastoise & Piplup-GX #253 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +14% to about $155.81. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Blastoise & Piplup-GX #253 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 2.2x raw ($180.61 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Blastoise & Piplup-GX I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (253) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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