Question 1

What is the current market value of Pidgey #57?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Pidgey (Base) sits near $1.44. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at -1.4%. It now sits 8.3% above its 30-day average of $1.33. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.95 and a peak around $1.87 (64% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Pidgey #57 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: We observe a -1.4% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 64% 90-day spread ($0.95-$1.87), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($1.33), the card is trading 8.3% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +8626% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $43.97, while PSA 10 is $125.65.

Question 3

What is Pidgey #57 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pidgey is a Base card from the 1999 release window. Card flavor text reads: "A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Colorless. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Whirlwind". This card is weak to Lightning energy and resists Fighting. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Pidgey cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Pidgey printings create a useful comparison set for Pidgey. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.14-$7.65, a 5364% band. Against the sample mean of $1.52, this card is -5%. Notable alternatives include Pidgey #99 (Secret Wonders) at $0.63, Pidgey #122 (Team Up) at $0.21, Pidgey #121 (Team Up) at $0.24, and Pidgey #196 (Paldean Fates) at $7.65.

Question 5

What set is Pidgey #57 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base entered circulation in 1999. It belongs to the Base series. With 102 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Base checklist, Pidgey occupies position #57 as a Common card.

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