Piplup 085/080 (JP)

This is the Japanese Piplup numbered 085/080 from the Inferno X set. The card number runs past the set total, which places it among the cards numbered beyond the main checklist, where the set's special art cards are found.

Piplup appears here as an Art Rare, a Japanese rarity that frames the Pokemon within a full illustrated scene rather than the standard card border. Art Rares are prized for putting the artwork at the centre of the design, often showing the Pokemon in a setting that captures its personality. Piplup, the well loved starter with its proud, characterful look, is a popular subject for this kind of expanded illustration.

As a Japanese release, this card carries the distinct text and styling that collectors of Japanese cards seek out, and an Art Rare Piplup from Inferno X makes a tidy addition to a starter binder or a Japanese collection.

Condition and authenticity

This card meets Monster Mart's Mint condition standard:

• Corners: No visible fraying or whitening
• Edges: Smooth and clean, no silvering
• Surface: Free of scratches, dents, creases or smudges
• Centering: Within 60/40 front limit

Every card is authenticated and thoroughly inspected by Monster Mart, and ships tracked from Brisbane in protective sleeves and rigid holders.