Prinplup Collector’s Guide: Cosmic Eclipse (sm12-55)

Character Intro

Prinplup from the Cosmic Eclipse set is an uncommon card numbered 55. It features 80 HP and attacks including Water Drip. This card offers a straightforward yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Prinplup
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Piplup)
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Attacks:
• Water Drip (20 damage, costs 1 Water Energy)
• Direct Dive (Discard all Energy from Prinplup to deal 100 damage to an opponent’s Benched Pokémon; no Weakness or Resistance applied)
• Flavor Text: “It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.”
• Set Code: sm12
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This Prinplup appears in Cosmic Eclipse with set code sm12 and card number 55. It is an uncommon card illustrated by Hasuno. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identify it by set code (sm12), card number (55), and Hasuno’s artwork. Its Stage 1 subtype and Water typing further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown; available data does not list it as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited. Its attacks combine modest direct damage with strategic bench-targeting, making it a fun option for casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining mint condition helps retain collector value. Avoid bending and extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Features Prinplup as card 55, highlighting its solitary nature and Water-type abilities. The set is part of the Sun & Moon series and includes a variety of Pokémon with unique attacks and artwork styles. The exact release date of this set is unknown.