| Set | Cosmic Eclipse |
| Card number | 38 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo GX |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 270 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Nov 2019 |
Blastoise & Piplup-GX #38 Value (Cosmic Eclipse)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Pairing two popular Water-type Pokémon, Blastoise & Piplup-GX number 38 is a standard Rare Holo GX from late Sun & Moon expansion Cosmic Eclipse. Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated the card, adding veteran-artist interest to its Tag Team identity. Its standing near the upper end of the set’s price hierarchy makes it more notable than a typical regular GX.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $72.45 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €68.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €53.83 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €69.89 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 216 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $611.16 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Blastoise & Piplup-GX #38 is priced where it is
Blastoise & Piplup-GX #38 is a Rare Holo GX Pokémon card from Cosmic Eclipse, the Sun & Moon era (2019). It ranks as number 21 by price out of 272 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 8.4x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($70.53 to $72.45). The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $67.75 | 5 |
| ACE | 8 | $29.69 | 3 |
| BGS | 8 | $53.65 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $177.52 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $62.44 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $611.16 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $115.56 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $59.26 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $46.83 | 5 |
| SGC | 9 | $46.58 | 1 |
| TAG | 10 | $532.86 | 3 |
| TAG | 9 | $98.13 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Blastoise & Piplup-GX price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €69.00 | $72.45 |
| Oct 2026 | €52.27 | $71.47 |
| Sep 2026 | €56.45 | $69.54 |
| Aug 2026 | €58.58 | $68.73 |
| Jul 2026 | €58.11 | $60.91 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Blastoise & Piplup-GX #38 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $72.45, a PSA 10 sells for around $611.16 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €68.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Blastoise & Piplup-GX #38 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Blastoise & Piplup-GX #38 sells for about $611.16 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $72.45 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Blastoise & Piplup-GX #38 rare?
Blastoise & Piplup-GX #38 is printed at Rare Holo GX rarity and ranks number 21 by price among the 272 cards in Cosmic Eclipse. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Blastoise & Piplup-GX #38 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $72.45.
Is Blastoise & Piplup-GX #38 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 8.4x raw ($538.71 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 (38) 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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