Pidgeot ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 217/197 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
217/197
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pidgeot ex Worth?
Pidgeot ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 217/197. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Pidgeot ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pidgeot ex (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 217/197) is worth around $2.56 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.56, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.96. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.56, Lightly Played $2.23, Moderately Played $2.40, Heavily Played $1.65, Damaged $1.96 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $59.99 — about 23x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $23.80.
Is It Worth Grading Pidgeot ex?
Grading Pidgeot ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.56) and a PSA 10 ($59.99) is about $57.43 — a 23x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $23.80, CGC 10 $23.00, CGC 9.5 $11.50. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.79 | $3.79 | $3.79 | 9 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.57 | $3.28 | $3.85 | 169 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 | 27 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $7.51 | $7.51 | $7.51 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 8 5 | $3.24 | $3.24 | $3.24 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $7.00 | $5.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.96 | $2.03 | $2.03 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.65 | $1.65 | $1.65 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.23 | $1.40 | $5.59 | 1,051 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.40 | $1.50 | $3.49 | 110 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.56 | $1.44 | $4.00 | 5,740 |
Is Pidgeot ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Pidgeot ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Pidgeot ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
