Pidgey
SV03: Obsidian Flames · 207/197 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
207/197
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pidgey Worth?
Pidgey (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV03: Obsidian Flames, card number 207/197. 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.
Pidgey Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pidgey (SV03: Obsidian Flames, 207/197) is worth around $14.41 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $14.41, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.35. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $14.41, Lightly Played $9.72, Moderately Played $7.69, Heavily Played $6.60, Damaged $5.35 — 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 $102.00 — 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 Pidgey?
Grading Pidgey can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($14.41) and a PSA 10 ($102.00) is about $87.59 — a 7.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.00, CGC 10 $69.99, CGC 9.5 $18.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 21 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.80 | $8.00 | $11.59 | 257 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 43 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 | 48 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 63 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.35 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.72 | $8.49 | $10.25 | 1,123 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.69 | $7.12 | $7.23 | 100 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $14.41 | $8.01 | $19.99 | 5,682 |
Is Pidgey a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Pidgey 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 Pidgey's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
