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Prinplup 59/127

Name: Prinplup #59 - Platinum | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl1-59
Price: 1.01 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

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1.01 $0.07 (7.45%)

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5.82 $0.92 (18.78%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	32.00	—	x5.5
PSA8	6.00	—	x1.0

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