| Set | MEP Black Star Promos |
| Card number | MEP 042 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Artist | Saboteri |
| Released | Sep 2025 |
Piplup #MEP 042 Value (MEP Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Piplup joins the 2025 MEP Black Star Promo Mega Evolution series, illustrated by Saboteri, among the water-type starter group cards. Ranked mid-pack in price for the 139 promos released, it remains accessible for many collectors.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $8.82 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €4.90 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €6.73 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €8.12 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 1,612 |
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What sets the price of Piplup #MEP 042
Piplup #MEP 042 is a Promo card from MEP Black Star Promos, the Mega Evolution era (2025). It ranks as number 67 by price out of 139 cards in the set. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($8.95 to $8.82). The illustration is by Saboteri.
Piplup price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €4.90 | $8.85 |
| Oct 2026 | €6.95 | $9.16 |
| Sep 2026 | €8.43 | $9.72 |
| Aug 2026 | €9.09 | $10.44 |
| Jul 2026 | €8.83 | $9.94 |
| Jun 2026 | €8.88 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Piplup #MEP 042 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.82, the Cardmarket low is €4.90. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Piplup #MEP 042 rare?
Piplup #MEP 042 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 67 by price among the 139 cards in MEP Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Piplup #MEP 042 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $8.82.
How do I check which printing of Piplup I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (MEP 042) 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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