Popplio 23 / 25 Pokemon Card from McDonald's Collection 2021 Set
Popplio is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by artist Kouki Saitou and is part of the McDonald's Collection 2021 set. The flavor text…
Set: McDonald's Collection 2021
Number: 23/25
Set
About the Popplio Pokémon Card
Popplio is a Water-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the McDonald's Collection 2021 set, part of the Other series. It carries the collector number 23/25. The McDonald's Collection 2021 set was released on February 9, 2021.
The card includes the flavor text: “This Pokémon snorts body fluids from its nose, blowing balloons to smash into its foes. It's famous for being a hard worker.”.
Popplio Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Popplio
Card number: 23/25
Set: McDonald's Collection 2021
Series: Other
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 70
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: February 9, 2021
National Pokédex number: 728
Why Collect the Popplio Pokémon Card?
Popplio is most often collected as part of a complete McDonald's Collection 2021 set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Popplio Pokémon Card
Popplio was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Popplio Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Popplio is about
.81. Recent listings range from roughly
.39 (low) to
7.34 (high), with a mid-point near .82. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the McDonald's Collection 2021 set has a median card value near
.78 and an average near $3.68, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -16% over the last 7 days and -25% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the McDonald's Collection 2021 set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Popplio Pokémon Card
Whether Popplio is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 671 copies of this card, of which 240 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 35.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
Other Printings of Popplio
Popplio appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include SM Black Star Promos SM03 (around
.59), SM Black Star Promos SM24 (around
.11) and Sun & Moon 39 (around $0.55).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Popplio Pokémon Card
The Popplio pokémon card is from the McDonald's Collection 2021 set (Other series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the McDonald's Collection 2021 set. Its current aggregated market price is about
.81; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Popplio card from?
Popplio is from the McDonald's Collection 2021 set (Other series), numbered 23/25.
How much is the Popplio 23/25 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.81, within a recent range of roughly
.39 to
7.34. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Popplio card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 671 copies so far, with about 35.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Popplio?
PSA has graded 671 copies, of which 240 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 35.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
When was the McDonald's Collection 2021 set released?
The McDonald's Collection 2021 set was released on February 9, 2021.
Are there other printings of Popplio?
Yes. Popplio appears on 6 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
