Pelipper – Great Encounters (#48)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Pelipper (#48) is an Uncommon card from Diamond & Pearl - Great Encounters released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Guzzle attack, Choose up to 2 basic Water Energy cards from your hand and attach them to Pelipper. Remove 2 damage counters for each Energy card attached in this way.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.24, Cardmarket average sale is €0.17, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.24
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.18
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Card Number
- 48
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning +20
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Guzzle
Choose up to 2 basic Water Energy cards from your hand and attach them to Pelipper. Remove 2 damage counters for each Energy card attached in this way.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Jet Return
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 30×
Does 30 times the number of Energy cards attached to Pelipper. Then, put all Energy cards attached to Pelipper on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Pelipper from Great Encounters (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Pelipper 48 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Pelipper's Guzzle . Special effect: Choose up to 2 basic Water Energy cards from your hand and attach them to Pelipper. Remove 2 damage ...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning +20 • Resistant to Fighting -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Encounters #48 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.24 |
�📦 Great Encounters Set Context
This Pelipper is part of the Great Encounters expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Pelipper card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Uncommon cards from Great Encounters are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Pelipper 48 was released in 2008 in the Great Encounters expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Great Encounters is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Pelipper with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Pelipper card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Pelipper works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.