Pidgey (Japanese)
SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame · 118/108 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
118/108
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Pidgey (Japanese) Worth?
Pidgey (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame set, card number 118/108. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Pidgey (Japanese) (SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame, 118/108) is worth around $3.38 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.38, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.20. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.38, Lightly Played $2.76, Moderately Played $2.72, Heavily Played $3.00, Damaged $1.20 — 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 $39.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $7.26.
Is It Worth Grading Pidgey (Japanese)?
Grading Pidgey (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.38) and a PSA 10 ($39.00) is about $35.62 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $7.26, CGC 10 $24.79, CGC 9.5 $9.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.11 | $4.94 | $7.27 | 128 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $18.58 | $18.58 | $18.58 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $24.79 | $24.79 | $24.79 | 43 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $22.89 | $22.89 | $22.89 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $7.26 | $7.26 | $7.26 | 18 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.20 | $1.20 | $1.20 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.76 | $3.75 | $3.75 | 144 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.72 | $2.72 | $2.72 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.38 | $2.85 | $4.00 | 932 |
Is Pidgey (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Pidgey (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Pidgey (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
