Question 1

What is the current market value of Piplup #27?

Accepted Answer

For Piplup in Dark Explorers, the current reference price is $0.98. Week-over-week change is limited (+1.4%), indicating short-term stability. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.85), by 14.9%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.69 to $0.98 (30% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Piplup #27 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at +1.4%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.69 and $0.98 create a 30% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value is 14.9% above its 30-day reference ($0.85). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Piplup #27 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Piplup appears in Dark Explorers, released in 2012. Card flavor text reads: "A poor walker, it often falls down. However, its strong pride makes it puff up its chest without a care." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Water. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Fury Attack". It is weak to Lightning type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Piplup cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Piplup checklist helps contextualize this specific Piplup print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.18 and $79.01 (43794% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($22.09), this card is -96%. Notable alternatives include Piplup #DP03 (DP Black Star Promos) at $21.43, Piplup #42 (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos) at $14.14, Piplup #15 (POP Series 8) at $16.82, and Piplup #239 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $79.01.

Question 5

What set is Piplup #27 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Dark Explorers is 2012. Dark Explorers is grouped under the Black & White era. Set size is 111 cards, which categorizes Dark Explorers as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Dark Explorers checklist, Piplup occupies position #27 as a Common card.

Piplup #27

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