Piplup (Japanese)
SM11b: Dream League · 009/049 · Common
Current Prices
Number
009/049
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Piplup (Japanese) Worth?
Piplup (Japanese) is a Common card from the SM11b: Dream League set, card number 009/049. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Piplup (Japanese) (SM11b: Dream League, 009/049) is worth around $0.56 in Near Mint condition. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $41.78 — about 75x 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 ($0.56) and a PSA 10 ($41.78) is about $41.22 — a 75x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: CGC 10 $14.99. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.41 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $41.78 | $41.78 | $41.78 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | 43 |
Is Piplup (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Piplup (Japanese) 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 (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
