Bird Keeper

Darkness Ablaze 159/189 • uncommon

Set: Darkness Ablaze
Number: 159/189
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2020
Market price: $0.16
Artist: Hideki Ishikawa

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Market

What it's worth

$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.07 – $0.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon trainer card from the Darkness Ablaze set, Bird Keeper is valued by players for its tactical ability to switch an active Pokémon while simultaneously drawing cards. Its inclusion in this set marked a period where mobility and consistency were highly prioritized in competitive deck building.

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Card face

What it does

Supporter

Switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you do, draw 3 cards.

You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Bird Keeper card was released as part of the Darkness Ablaze expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in August 2020. As a Supporter card, it serves a functional role in gameplay by allowing players to switch their active Pokémon with one on the bench while drawing cards. This utility reflects the broader design philosophy of the Sword and Shield era, which introduced various trainer cards intended to refine deck consistency and adaptability during competitive matches.

The illustration is credited to Megumi Mizutani, a recurring artist in the Pokémon franchise known for her clean, expressive style. Mizutani’s design for this card captures the trainer mid-action with a flock of birds, emphasizing the theme of aerial movement and agility. The card was well-received by players for its tactical efficiency, quickly becoming a staple in many decks due to its versatility in repositioning during a duel.

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Other printings

Others named Bird Keeper

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Bird KeeperShining Fates · #66/72 · ultra-rare · 2021$2.36

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About Bird Keeper

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