Piplup

Piplup

Selected Masterpiece • 35/172
Market Price $0.33
Brilliant Stars Sword & Shield 2022
The Illustrator

Atsushi Furusawa

Atsushi Furusawa has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2019 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases. The work leans colorful and anime-adjacent, with playful moods, vibrant palettes, and balanced compositions that still read as dynamic.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Piplup, a small penguin Pokémon, nestled in a snowy landscape, surrounded by soft white snowdrifts. Its bright blue and white colors stand out against the cool tones of the winter scene, conveying a sense of innocence and curiosity. Piplup appears to be playfully engaged with its environment, perhaps contemplating its next move or simply enjoying the chilly air. This moment captures a slice of Piplup's life, embodying both the joy and the challenges of its frosty habitat.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 20, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
25/02/2022

Bubble

10

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost