Pidgeotto #28
📉 Dip AlertFrom Base Set 2, Pidgeotto (#28) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $5.03 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Pidgeotto #28 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pidgeotto at a glance
- Short-term trend -14.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.03 (Normal).
- Cardmarket trend price €5.60.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Set: Base Set 2 (Base, 2000).
Pidgeotto price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pidgeotto #28.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/31.
- Low
- $2.56
- Mid
- $4.04
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/31.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Pidgeotto #28
Printed as #28 in Base Set 2, Pidgeotto belongs to the Base series and dates to 2000. It is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $5.03 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $2.56 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #28 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pidgey
- Released
- 2000/02/24
Pidgeotto attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pidgeotto #28 — the playability layer behind the price.
Whirlwind
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.)
Mirror Move
If Pidgeotto was attacked last turn, do the final result of that attack on Pidgeotto to the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pidgeotto price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pidgeotto #28.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $5.03.
At $5.03 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$5.03 gives Pidgeotto real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €5.60, with an average sold price of €6.08 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.99.
Pidgeotto price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €4.34, 14.6% below the 30-day average of €5.08.
Latest daily average €3.95 against a trend price of €5.60.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Pidgeotto, with a recorded low of $5.03 and high of $5.03; current value is at 100% of that band.
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 Pidgeotto?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Pidgeotto at $5.03 nets roughly $4.06 on eBay, $4.09 on TCGplayer, $4.43 via Cardmarket, $4.18 on Whatnot or $5.03 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $0.97.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pidgeotto #28.
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 Pidgeotto?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pidgeotto #28 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $5.03 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 $51.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.5% 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.
Pidgeotto within Base Set 2
Pidgeotto ranks #29 of 29 tracked Base Set 2 cards by market value, against a set median of $31.44.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 3%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $481.98.
What makes Pidgeotto valuable
- Pidgeotto dates to 2000, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Pidgeotto is a Colorless card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Rare rarity, Pidgeotto is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- With steady supply, Pidgeotto is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Pidgeotto
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.34 and €5.08) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Pidgeotto can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Base Set 2 was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $5.03 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Pidgeotto can realise well above the $2.56 low end.
Pidgeotto value questions
How much is Pidgeotto worth?
Pidgeotto trades near $5.03 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $2.56–—; Cardmarket shows €5.60.
Is Pidgeotto a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-14.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Pidgeotto?
Pidgeotto is a Rare card from Base Set 2 (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Pidgeotto are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($5.03). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pidgeotto?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.03. 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 Pidgeotto?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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