Question 1

What is the current market value of Piplup #239?

Accepted Answer

Piplup from Cosmic Eclipse is currently trading around $76.99. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +0.0%. It now sits 3.1% above its 30-day average of $74.69. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $52.84 to $80.73 (36% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Secret.

Question 2

Is Piplup #239 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The latest week is near flat (+0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $52.84 to $80.73 (36% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value is 3.1% above its 30-day reference ($74.69). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +675% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $78.70, while PSA 10 is $596.70.

Question 3

What is Piplup #239 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2019, Cosmic Eclipse introduced this print of Piplup. The printed flavor text states: "It doesn't like to be taken care of. It's difficult to bond with since it won't listen to its Trainer." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Secret. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Water. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Bubble Hold". Lightning weakness applies to this print. It requires 1 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Piplup cards available?

Accepted Answer

Piplup sits within a broader pool of Piplup variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.17 to $21.43 (12506% spread). The current card sits +545% versus the sampled alternative average of $11.94. Notable alternatives include Piplup #DP03 (DP Black Star Promos) at $21.43, Piplup #42 (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos) at $14.18, Piplup #15 (POP Series 8) at $16.82, and Piplup #20 (McDonald's Collection 2021) at $0.95.

Question 5

What set is Piplup #239 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Cosmic Eclipse entered circulation in 2019. Series classification for this set is Sun & Moon. With 272 listed cards, this is a very large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 7 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Piplup is card number 239 with a Rare Secret designation.

Piplup #239

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