Piplup
XY - BREAKthrough · 36/162 · Common
Current Prices
Number
36/162
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Piplup Worth?
Piplup (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the XY - BREAKthrough set, card number 36/162. 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 (XY - BREAKthrough, 36/162) is worth around $1.29 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.29, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.33. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.29, Lightly Played $1.05, Moderately Played $0.94, Heavily Played $1.04, Damaged $0.33 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.85 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.05 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 68 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.29 | $1.29 | $1.29 | 200 |
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.
