2009 Piplup Collector’s Box Sells for $3.8k

2009 Piplup Collector’s Box Sells for $3.8k

This rare "Classic Trio" Collector's Box was released during the Platinum era but is famous for containing older "throwback" packs from the EX Series. It features the Sinnoh water starter, Piplup, and is notoriously difficult to find sealed due to its fragile, irregular packaging.

Sealed Type - Year: Collector's Box - 2009
Contents: Piplup Promo #93, 3 booster packs (typically EX Crystal Guardians, EX Power Keepers, and a Diamond & Pearl era pack) plus promos.
Market Insight: At ~$3,800, this sale highlights the extreme scarcity of intact "Classic Trio" boxes and the value of the EX series packs which contain the elusive Gold Star cards. A set of all 3 starter boxes including this Piplup box sold for $2k in May 2024 highlighting the staggering price increase for just one.