Description
Piplup MEP 042
Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with Piplup MEP 042, a 30th Anniversary Holo Promo from the First Partner Illustration Collection – Series 1. Illustrated by Saboteri, this Illustration Rare style promo shows the Sinnoh Water-type first partner Pokémon Piplup in beautiful full-scene artwork.
The First Partner Illustration Collections celebrate every generation of starter Pokémon for the 30th anniversary. Each regional trio forms one connected panoramic scene when the three cards are placed side by side, so Piplup pairs perfectly with Turtwig and Chimchar from Sinnoh.
Whether you're collecting first partner Pokémon, 30th anniversary releases or promo cards, Piplup MEP 042 is a great addition to any collection.
Card Details
• Card Name: Piplup
• Card Number: MEP 042
• Set: Mega Evolution Black Star Promos
• Release: First Partner Illustration Collection – Series 1
• Region: Sinnoh
• Pokémon Type: Water
• Rarity: Promo (Illustration Rare style)
• Illustrator: Saboteri
• Finish: Holofoil
• Release Date: 30 March 2026
• Language: English
Why This Card is Popular
• Features Sinnoh first partner Pokémon Piplup
• Part of the 30th Anniversary First Partner Illustration Collection
• Artwork by Saboteri
• Forms a panoramic scene with Turtwig and Chimchar
• Not available in regular booster packs
• Highly collectible anniversary promo
Set & Collector Appeal
The First Partner Illustration Collections were released in three series during 2026 to mark the Pokémon 30th anniversary. Each collection contains a promo pack with three of the nine Illustration Rare style promos from that series, two booster packs and a sticker sheet. Series 1 covers Kanto, Sinnoh and Alola and was released on 30 March 2026.
With 27 cards across all three series, collecting every first partner from every region is a popular challenge for fans celebrating 30 years of Pokémon.
Perfect For
• Piplup collectors
• First partner (starter) Pokémon collectors
• Water-type Pokémon collectors
• 30th Celebration collectors
• Promo card collectors
• Binder collectors
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