Prinplup 59/127

Name: Prinplup #59 - Platinum | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl1-59
Price: 1.03 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Platinum Base Released: Feb 11, 2009

Pokémon

Water Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 14 packs (7.1%) Evolves From: Piplup Evolves To: Empoleon

Raw Prices

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1.03 $0.02 (1.98%)

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6.43 $0.23 (3.71%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	32.00	—	x5.0
PSA8	6.00	—	x0.9

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 9 Mint
1
25.00%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
3
75.00%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
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0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
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0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
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0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
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0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Prinplup 59/127 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.03 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.37

$1.03

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.03 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Prinplup

Because every PRINPLUP considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Prinplup
National Pokédex #[394]
Card Number 59/127
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date11/02/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Platinum Base
Evolves From
Piplup
Evolves To
Empoleon
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Lightning +20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Surf30
Bubblebeam50
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Prinplup standing proudly on a rocky outcrop, waves crashing beneath it, against a vibrant pink and orange sky, exuding confidence and readiness as the sun sets or rises behind.

Playability Overview

Prinplup offers a balance of moderate damage and a chance to paralyze, making it useful for disrupting opponents while staying relatively easy to retreat and build into stronger evolutions.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Aquatic SerenityThis Prinplup card radiates a calm vibe with its soft blues and gentle waves. It’s a great fit for a “Chill Water” page alongside other serene aquatic Pokémon. Consider placing it near cards like Vaporeon or Swampert to enhance that peaceful ocean theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Relaxed / Soft Blue / Water Friends / Coastal Calm

Prinplup 59/127

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Price History (Raw)

PSA Graded Prices

Population Report (PSA)

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About Prinplup

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Card Attributes

Attacks

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Playability Overview

Binder Inspiration

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