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Sun & Moon-era 2019 Cosmic Eclipse Piplup.

Cosmic EclipseSet
2019Released
Rare SecretRarity
Tomomi KanekoIllustrator

01Card Stats

Basic
HP 60
TypeWater
RarityRare Secret
IllustratorTomomi Kaneko
WeaknessLightning ×2
Retreat
SetCosmic Eclipse
Released2019

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Rare Secret
Foiling
Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials
Secret rare (numbered beyond the printed set total) — the chase variant of this set.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo~$57 raw · PSA 10 ~$574 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

Verify against recent solds.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Secret rare numbered beyond the printed set total — the scarce chase card of its set.
  • Required for any complete Piplup master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Cosmic Eclipse set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Basic Piplup with 60 HP; top attack near 80 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Bubble Hold Cost: Water + Water + Water · 80 damage

If the Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it can't attack during your opponent's next turn.

Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat cost
1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern ultra/secret rare; PSA 10 populations are moderate and grading is common for higher-value pulls.

Holo scratching and centering are the usual downgrade culprits; graded gem-mint copies trade above raw.

Other graders: CGC and BGS both grade modern ultra-rares; PSA leads on resale liquidity.

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