Pokémon TCG: Piplup #042 PSA 10 - Mega Evolution Black Star Promos
Piplup #042 PSA 10 – Mega Evolution Black Star Promos
For collectors who value quality and authenticity, Piplup #042 PSA 10 from Mega Evolution Black Star Promos is a notable choice. This Pokémon TCG promo card has been professionally graded to PSA 10, meaning it has been assessed as being in absolute top condition by Professional Sports Authenticator. The card is delivered encased in a PSA holder, ensuring both protection and documentation of its condition.
About the card: set, artwork and type
Piplup #042 comes from the Mega Evolution Black Star Promos set — a promo set known for unique illustrations and special releases outside the regular expansion sets. The card is a holofoil promo, illustrated by Saboteri, and highlights Piplup as one of the Sinnoh-region's iconic starter Pokémon. As a Basic Pokémon and a Water-type, Piplup is part of a popular collector trio alongside Turtwig and Chimchar.
- Card number: #042 (also listed as #042/89 in several databases)
- Promo status: Black Star Promo
- Illustrator: Saboteri
- Type: Water-type, Basic Pokémon
- Holofoil: Yes, according to official card databases
PSA 10 – What does it mean for collectors?
An PSA 10 grade is the highest rating a Pokémon card can receive from Professional Sports Authenticator. It indicates the card appears flawless with sharp corners, no visible scratches, and perfectly centered printing. For collectors aiming to focus on graded cards of top quality, this Piplup is an obvious choice. Note that there is no guarantee of a specific PSA certificate number or language, as those details do not appear in the available data.
Collector relevance and theme
Piplup #042 is especially interesting to collectors who focus on First Partner or starter themes, as well as those looking to expand their collection of Mega Evolution Base Set promos. The card's artwork and holofoil effect make it a visual highlight, while the PSA 10 grading emphasizes its exclusivity. You can also explore the full selection of Pokémon cards to find more rare and graded examples.
The contents consist of a single professionally graded Piplup card in a PSA holder. Details about language and the PSA certificate number are not verified for this specific copy.
