Piplup

Piplup

Selected Masterpiece • 85/127
Market Price $8
Platinum Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Piplup, a small penguin-like Pokémon, perched on a rock amidst a serene, flowing stream. Surrounding it is a lush, vibrant landscape, with hints of sunlight filtering through the trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Piplup's curious expression suggests a moment of exploration, embodying its playful yet determined nature. This scene captures the essence of a young Pokémon discovering its world, full of wonder and adventure.”

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 18, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Platinum
Release
11/02/2009

Muddy Water

10

Does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Pound

20
Weakness
+10
Retreat Cost