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Pidgey

Base 57/102 • common

Set: Base
Number: 57/102
Rarity: Common
Released: 1999
Energy type: colorless energy
Market price: $2.79
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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$2.79market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$1.27 – $2.92 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a foundational piece from the initial set, this card represents the beginning of a vast collecting tradition. Its status as a colorless type highlights the versatility that makes this character a recognizable starting point for any collection.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyWhirlwind10

If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)

Weaknesslightning energy×2Resistancefighting energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pidgey card (57/102) was released in 1999 as part of the inaugural Pokémon Trading Card Game Base Set. Developed by Media Factory and published by Wizards of the Coast for Western audiences, the set served as the introduction to the franchise in the international market. The card was designed to be a fundamental building block for players, categorized as a common colorless Basic Pokémon, which allowed it to fit into virtually any deck composition during the game's formative years.

The artwork for this specific card was rendered by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific illustrators in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita’s approach for the Base Set focused on a clean, expressive style that captured the creature's personality while remaining accessible to young players. The design was received favorably for its clarity and consistency, establishing a visual language that defined the series for decades and solidified Pidgey's status as a quintessential early-game encounter.

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