Piplup #16

POP Series 9 was released in 2009. It belongs to the POP series.

Set size is 17 cards, which categorizes POP Series 9 as compact. As of 2026, the set is 17 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.

Within this set, Piplup is card number 16 with a Common designation.

Piplup appears in POP Series 9, released in 2009. Card flavor text reads: "It lives along shores in northern countries.

A skilled swimmer, it dives for over 10 minutes to hunt." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common.

Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Water.

This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. The printed attacks highlight "Water Sport" and "Wavelet".

Current market pricing for Piplup (POP Series 9) sits near $2.39. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%.

Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($2.24), by 6.5%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $1.46 and $2.39, producing a 39% range and moderate-volatility behavior.

Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Collectors tracking Piplup often benchmark it against other Piplup cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 4 sets.

Observed alternatives run from $0.14 to $12.21 (8621% spread). The current card sits +4% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.29.

Notable alternatives include Piplup #27 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.14, Piplup #98 (Phantasmal Flames) at $12.21, Piplup #36 (BREAKthrough) at $0.38, and Piplup #35 (Brilliant Stars) at $0.18.

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 39% 90-day spread ($1.46-$2.39), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.

Current value is 6.5% above its 30-day reference ($2.24). Available graded data shows PSA 9 at $42.00, which is +1657% versus raw pricing.