Pidgey #73
🔥 Hot MovePidgey #73 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $14.12, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Pidgey #73 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Pidgey at a glance
- 7-day average €0.76; 30-day average €0.49.
- Live market value $14.12 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.70.
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Rarity tier — Common.
Pidgey price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pidgey #73.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.74
- Mid
- $22.60
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.15
- Mid
- $0.49
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Pidgey #73
Card #73 of FireRed & LeafGreen is Pidgey, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2004). A Colorless-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Midori Harada illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $14.12, with listings from $13.74 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #73 / 112
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #16
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Pidgey attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pidgey #73 — the playability layer behind the price.
Corner
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn.
Gust
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pidgey price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pidgey #73.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($14.12), Normal ($0.47) — 2 versions in total.
At $14.12 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$14.12 gives Pidgey real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Pidgey trends at €0.70 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.45, lowest NM €0.02).
Pidgey price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.76 over 7 days versus €0.49 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+55.1%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €5.13, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.70.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $14.12–$14.12. The most recent snapshot of $14.12 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Pidgey?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $14.12 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $11.95 via eBay's default tier, $12.02 on TCGplayer, $13.06 on Cardmarket, $12.28 on Whatnot and $14.12 selling directly — a $2.17 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a common card, Pidgey sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pidgey #73.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Pidgey?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pidgey #73 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pidgey #73.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $14.12 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $60.09 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.7% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Pidgey within FireRed & LeafGreen
Within FireRed & LeafGreen it is the #94 most valuable of 109 tracked cards; the set median is $41.74.
That is 66% below the middle of the set — a top-15% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Pidgey valuable
- With steady supply, Pidgey is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- At Common rarity, Pidgey is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Midori Harada artwork gives Pidgey appeal beyond pure playability.
- Pidgey comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Pidgey is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Pidgey
- For Pidgey, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pidgey has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $14.12 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Pidgey can realise well above the $13.74 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.76 and €0.49) to time entries and exits.
Pidgey value questions
What is the value of Pidgey?
The current TCGplayer market value is $14.12 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $13.74 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.70.
Should I buy Pidgey?
Short-term momentum is rising (+55.1%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Pidgey?
Pidgey is a Common card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Pidgey have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($14.12), Normal ($0.47). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Pidgey sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.12. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Pidgey?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
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