Pidgey #196
📉 Dip AlertPidgey is card #196 from Paldean Fates, a Shiny Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $6.80 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Pidgey #196 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pidgey at a glance
- Paldean Fates, Scarlet & Violet series, 2024.
- Short-term trend -5.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $6.80 (Holofoil).
- Rarity: Shiny Rare.
- Cardmarket trend price €5.35.
Pidgey price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pidgey #196.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.72
- Mid
- $7.89
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pidgey #196
Card #196 of Paldean Fates is Pidgey, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2024). A Colorless-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by sowsow and currently trades at $6.80 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $4.72 to —.
“It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.”
Printed flavour text on the Paldean Fates #196 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #196 / 91
- Rarity
- Shiny Rare
- Illustrator
- sowsow
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #16
- Released
- 2024/01/26
Pidgey attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pidgey #196 — the playability layer behind the price.
Call for Family
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Tackle
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pidgey price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pidgey #196.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($6.80) — 1 version in total.
At $6.80 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $6.80 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Pidgey at a trend of €5.35, an average sold price of €6.07 and a near-mint floor of €3.30.
Pidgey price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €5.90, 5.0% below the 30-day average of €6.21.
Single-day average: €7.50; Cardmarket trend price €5.35.
Pidgey has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $6.80 to $7.33; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 7.2% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 7.2%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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.
The $6.80 market translates to a net of about $5.60 (eBay), $5.63 (TCGplayer), $6.11 (Cardmarket), $5.76 (Whatnot) or $6.80 (direct). That $1.20 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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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 #196 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 $6.80 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 $52.78 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-60.9% 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 Paldean Fates
Within Paldean Fates it is the #54 most valuable of 72 tracked cards; the set median is $9.85.
It sits in the top 26% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mew ex (#232), valued at $853.37.
What makes Pidgey valuable
- sowsow illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Colorless typing means Pidgey has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Contemporary (2024) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- At Shiny Rare rarity, Pidgey is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Pidgey
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $6.80 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.90 and €6.21) to time entries and exits.
- Paldean Fates was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pidgey has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Shiny Rare cards; a clean copy of Pidgey can realise well above the $4.72 low end.
Pidgey value questions
What is Pidgey #196 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $6.80 (low $4.72, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €5.35.
Is Pidgey a good investment?
As a contemporary Shiny Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-5.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Pidgey?
Pidgey is a Shiny Rare card from Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). 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 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.80). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Pidgey?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.80. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Pidgey cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Shiny Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by sowsow also matters to collector demand.
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