Piplup (Japanese)
DP1: Space-Time Creation · · Common
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Piplup (Japanese) Worth?
Piplup (Japanese) (Unlimited variant) is a Common card from the DP1: Space-Time Creation set, card number . On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Piplup (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Piplup (Japanese) (DP1: Space-Time Creation, ) is worth around $3.48 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.48, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $0.84. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.48, Lightly Played $4.00, Moderately Played $0.83, Heavily Played $0.84 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $74.99 — about 22x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Piplup (Japanese)?
Grading Piplup (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.48) and a PSA 10 ($74.99) is about $71.51 — a 22x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: CGC 10 $25.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.10 | $2.10 | $2.10 | 4 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.83 | $2.83 | $2.83 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.48 | $3.48 | $3.48 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.84 | $0.84 | $0.84 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.83 | $0.83 | $0.83 | 4 |
Is Piplup (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Piplup (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Piplup (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
