Piplup
DP Trainer Kit: Manaphy & Lucario · 5/12 · Common
Current Prices
Number
5/12
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Piplup Worth?
Piplup is a Common card from the DP Trainer Kit: Manaphy & Lucario set, card number 5/12. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Piplup Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Piplup (DP Trainer Kit: Manaphy & Lucario, 5/12) is worth around $0.54 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.54, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.18. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.54, Lightly Played $0.35, Moderately Played $0.23, Heavily Played $0.20, Damaged $0.18 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.35 | $0.34 | $1.00 | 110 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.23 | $0.13 | $0.13 | 81 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.54 | $0.39 | $0.59 | 82 |
Is Piplup a Good Buy?
As a common, Piplup holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Piplup's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
