Piplup

Piplup

Selected Masterpiece • 27/94
Market Price $0.11
Phantasmal Flames Mega Evolution 2025
The Illustrator

Hideki Ishikawa

Hideki Ishikawa has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Sun & Moon, including Fusion Strike and Cosmic Eclipse. The art leans anime-forward, vibrant, and character-focused, with balanced, action-ready framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Piplup, a small penguin Pokémon, joyfully waddling across a snowy landscape. Its vibrant blue feathers contrast beautifully against the white backdrop, capturing a moment of playful innocence. Piplup's expression radiates enthusiasm, suggesting a sense of adventure in its icy domain. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simple joys of exploration in a winter wonderland.”

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 21, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Mega Evolution
Release
14/11/2025

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Tackle

20
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost