Piplup (Brilliant Stars #35) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Piplup (#35) from Brilliant Stars is a Common Water-type Basic with 60 HP and the attack Bubble. Its clean, approachable design and charming flavor make it an easy, budget-friendly pickup for Piplup fans and Brilliant Stars set builders.

Quick Facts

• HP: 60
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attack: Bubble — Deals 10 damage; flip a coin, if heads, the opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed.
• Flavor Text: Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.
• Illustrator: Atsushi Furusawa
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh9
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing of Piplup appears in Brilliant Stars as card number 35. As a Common, it’s widely available for both collectors and players. Its single Water-type attack, Bubble, offers straightforward damage with a disruptive Paralyze chance.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include set code “swsh9,” regulation mark “F,” Common rarity, and the distinctive Atsushi Furusawa illustration.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality for this card is unknown based on the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use penny sleeves or a deck sleeve to prevent scuffs.
• Store away from direct sunlight and moisture to avoid fading or warping.
• Given its Common rarity, it’s great for casual play and beginning collections—still handle carefully to retain eye appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars: Features Piplup as a Basic Water-type with a simple attack and charming flavor text—an on-theme addition for Sword & Shield era collections.

This Piplup is a tidy inclusion for Brilliant Stars set completion and a fun pick for Water-type enthusiasts.