Pidgey #71
As card #71 in Triumphant, Pidgey is a Common Pokémon card worth about $18.54 ungraded.
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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 #71 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pidgey at a glance
- Triumphant, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
- Recent averages: €0.27 (7d), €0.28 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.30 (EUR).
- Live market value $18.54 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Pidgey price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pidgey #71.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.69
- Mid
- $41.48
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.20
- Mid
- $0.65
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pidgey #71
Card #71 of Triumphant is Pidgey, a classic-era Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series (2010). The card carries 50 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.
Suwama Chiaki illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $18.54, with listings from $7.69 to —.
“Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.”
Printed flavour text on the Triumphant #71 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Triumphant
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #71 / 102
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Suwama Chiaki
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #16
- Released
- 2010/11/03
Pidgey attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pidgey #71 — the playability layer behind the price.
Messenger
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Glide
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pidgey price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pidgey #71.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $18.54, Normal at $0.82.
$18.54 gives Pidgey real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $18.54 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.30, with an average sold price of €0.28 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Pidgey price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.27 over 7 days versus €0.28 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-3.6%).
Single-day average: €0.13; Cardmarket trend price €0.30.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Pidgey, with a recorded low of $13.68 and high of $18.54; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 15.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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.
Selling Pidgey at $18.54 nets roughly $15.78 on eBay, $15.88 on TCGplayer, $17.26 via Cardmarket, $16.22 on Whatnot or $18.54 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.76.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
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 #71 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 $18.54 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 $64.52 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-32.5% 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.
Pidgey within Triumphant
By market value Pidgey sits at #32 of 80 in Triumphant (set median $15.52).
It sits in the top 61% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar (#94), valued at $623.74.
What makes Pidgey valuable
- Suwama Chiaki illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Pidgey is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Pidgey is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era cards like Pidgey (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Pidgey
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $18.54 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pidgey has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $18.54 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Triumphant was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Pidgey, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Pidgey value questions
What is the value of Pidgey?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $18.54 (low $7.69, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.30.
Will Pidgey hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady (-3.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Pidgey?
Pidgey is a Common card from Triumphant (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Pidgey are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($18.54), Normal ($0.82). 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 $18.54. 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 Common rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Suwama Chiaki also matters to collector demand.
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