Pokémon TCG: Piplup #098 PSA 10 - Phantasmal Flames
About Piplup #098/094 – Illustration Rare from Phantasmal Flames
Pokémon TCG Piplup #098 PSA 10 Phantasmal Flames is a professionally graded single card aimed at collectors who prioritize quality and authenticity. This card is an Illustration Rare version of the popular Water-type Basic Pokémon Piplup, and it is part of the Phantasmal Flames set, which was released in English on November 14, 2025 as part of the Mega Evolution series.
PSA 10: The highest grade for collectors
The card is graded PSA Gem Mint 10, which is the highest standard for condition and quality among graded Pokémon cards. A PSA 10 grade means the card appears flawless, with no visible defects and perfectly centered edges and surface. For collectors this is an important seal of quality that documents both the card's authenticity and its preservation state.
- Grading: PSA Gem Mint 10
- Format: Professionally graded single card
- graded cards provide extra security and collector value
Phantasmal Flames and the Mega Evolution series
Piplup #098/094 is part of Phantasmal Flames (ME02/PFL), which is the second main expansion in the Mega Evolution series. The set consists of 130 cards, including 94 base cards and 36 secret rares. Illustration Rare cards, like this Piplup, are especially sought-after among collectors for their unique artwork and limited availability, although they are not necessarily chase cards in the set.
Details and collector value
The card has the following technical specifications: Water-type, Basic Pokémon, 70 HP, and it carries regulation mark I. It is printed in English and sold as a single card – not as a sealed product or deck. The Illustration Rare rarity marks it as a visual gem in a collection, and its association with Phantasmal Flames makes it relevant for both thematic and complete collections.
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