japan-arb · alt art
Pidgey
Ruler of the Black Flame (JP) · #118 · Japanese · released 2023
Raw market price
$5.16
7 days
▲ 1.8%
30 days
▲ 10.3%
90 days
▲ 57.3%
Why this card matters
pop
Secret/special-art numbering places it beyond the standard set count, keeping pull rates genuinely low.
demand
Pidgey is a nostalgic Gen 1 classic but lacks the competitive presence or intense fanbase of top-tier chase Pokémon, tempering collector demand.
artist
The 'Ruler of the Black Flame' alt-art treatment offers a dramatic, atmospheric aesthetic that elevates Pidgey well above its typical card appearances.
catalyst
No immediate competitive or media catalyst driving renewed hype, though Gen 1 nostalgia provides a steady baseline of interest.
Graded comps on record
$1
PSA 9
$1
CGC 10
$0
PSA 10
$0
PSA 9
$0
PSA 8
$0
PSA 7
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