Pidgeot ex
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 225/197 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
225/197
Rarity
Special Illustration 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 225/197. 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, 225/197) is worth around $18.96 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $18.96, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $9.23. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $18.96, Lightly Played $14.21, Moderately Played $12.38, Heavily Played $9.72, Damaged $9.23 — 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 $135.50 — about 7.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.00.
Is It Worth Grading Pidgeot ex?
Grading Pidgeot ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($18.96) and a PSA 10 ($135.50) is about $116.54 — a 7.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.00, CGC 10 $50.00, CGC 9.5 $30.00. 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 | BGS 9 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 34 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.41 | $13.41 | $13.41 | 16 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 186 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $81.41 | $81.41 | $81.41 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $33.83 | $33.83 | $33.83 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 | 67 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 57 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 5 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $22.51 | $22.51 | $22.51 | 7 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $9.23 | $9.23 | $9.23 | 36 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.72 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 38 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.21 | $12.42 | $15.64 | 1,244 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.38 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 174 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $18.96 | $15.00 | $34.95 | 5,068 |
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.
