Question 1

What is the current market value of Pidgeotto #197?

Accepted Answer

Pidgeotto (Paldean Fates) is presently valued at about $6.13 in raw condition. Compared with last week, pricing is 8.9% higher. It now sits 10.7% above its 30-day average of $5.54. Its 90-day trading band runs between $5.14 and $6.25, producing a 18% range and low-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Shiny Rare.

Question 2

Is Pidgeotto #197 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent direction is upward at 8.9%; current pricing is 19% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $5.14 and $6.25 create a 18% band, matching a low-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($5.54), the card is trading 10.7% higher. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +862% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $6.31, while PSA 10 is $58.97.

Question 3

What is Pidgeotto #197 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Pidgeotto appears in Paldean Fates, released in 2024. Card flavor text reads: "Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Shiny Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Colorless. Pidgeotto evolves from Pidgey. The printed attacks highlight "Flap". It has a weakness to Lightning and resistance to Fighting. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Pidgeotto cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Pidgeotto printings create a useful comparison set for Pidgeotto. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.18-$13.94, a 7644% band. Against the sample mean of $2.75, this card is +123%. Notable alternatives include Pidgeotto #58 (Secret Wonders) at $1.11, Pidgeotto #123 (Team Up) at $0.48, Pidgeotto #163 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.18, and Pidgeotto #208 (Obsidian Flames) at $13.94.

Question 5

What set is Pidgeotto #197 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paldean Fates was released in 2024. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 245 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. In the Paldean Fates checklist, Pidgeotto occupies position #197 as a Shiny Rare card.

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