Release year for Darkness Ablaze is 2020. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series.
The checklist contains 201 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window.
In the Darkness Ablaze checklist, Bird Keeper occupies position #159 as a Uncommon card.
In 2020, Darkness Ablaze introduced this print of Bird Keeper. Its card type is Trainer.
The rarity label is Uncommon. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print.
Card subtype classification is Supporter. The card text reads: Switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
If you do, draw 3 cards. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.
Bird Keeper (Darkness Ablaze) is presently valued at about $0.14 in raw condition. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%.
It now sits 8.2% above its 30-day average of $0.13. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.10 and $0.16, producing a 43% range and moderate-volatility behavior.
This version is categorized as Uncommon.
Other Bird printings create a useful comparison set for Bird Keeper. This comparison sample includes 1 alternatives across 1 set.
Only one priced comparison is available in this sample ($1.94). Notable alternatives include Bird Keeper #66 (Shining Fates) at $1.94.
Collector-focused market read: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 43% 90-day spread ($0.10-$0.16), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.
Versus the 30-day average ($0.13), the card is trading 8.2% higher. Available graded data shows PSA 9 at $6.50, which is +4543% versus raw pricing.
