Question 1

What is the current market value of Prinplup #28?

Accepted Answer

Prinplup from Dark Explorers is currently trading around $0.49. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $0.50. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.46 and $0.52, producing a 12% range and low-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Prinplup #28 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 12% 90-day spread ($0.46-$0.52), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.50), pricing is near equilibrium. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Prinplup #28 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Prinplup is a Dark Explorers card from the 2012 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Water. This card evolves from Piplup. Attack line includes "Razor Wing" and "Fury Attack". It is weak to Lightning type energy. Retreat cost is 2 energy. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Prinplup cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Prinplup checklist helps contextualize this specific Prinplup print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.13-$0.51, a 292% band. Against the sample mean of $0.24, this card is +106%. Notable alternatives include Prinplup #55 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $0.19, Prinplup #37 (BREAKthrough) at $0.23, Prinplup #28 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.13, and Prinplup #36 (Brilliant Stars) at $0.18.

Question 5

What set is Prinplup #28 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. Prinplup (#28) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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