| Set | Phantasmal Flames |
| Card number | 98 |
| Rarity | Illustration Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Jiro Sasumo |
| Released | Nov 2025 |
Piplup #98 Value (Phantasmal Flames)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Piplup stands as an Illustration Rare in the November 2025 Phantasmal Flames set, illustrated by Jiro Sasumo. Ranking 8th among 130 cards, it commands more attention than many other rarities from the series.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $9.15 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €12.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €9.60 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €10.41 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 1,403 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $141.61 |
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What sets the price of Piplup #98
Piplup #98 is an Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Phantasmal Flames, the Mega Evolution era (2025). It ranks as number 8 by price out of 130 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 15x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -19%, from $11.29 to $9.15. The illustration is by Jiro Sasumo.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $56.03 | 5 |
| BGS | 10 | $223.13 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $30.49 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $16.32 | 4 |
| PSA | 10 | $141.61 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $22.31 | 5 |
| TAG | 10 | $132.76 | 5 |
| TAG | 9 | $29.99 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Piplup price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €12.00 | $9.24 |
| Oct 2026 | €12.27 | $9.96 |
| Sep 2026 | €12.21 | $11.85 |
| Aug 2026 | €13.68 | $12.55 |
| Jul 2026 | €14.68 | - |
| Jun 2026 | €14.70 | - |
| May 2026 | €14.98 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Piplup #98 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $9.15, a PSA 10 sells for around $141.61 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €12.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Piplup #98 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Piplup #98 sells for about $141.61 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $9.15 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Piplup #98 rare?
Piplup #98 is printed at Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 8 by price among the 130 cards in Phantasmal Flames. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Piplup #98 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -19% to about $9.15. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Piplup #98 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 15.5x raw ($132.46 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 Piplup I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (98) 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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