Pidove is a Basic Pokémon with 60 HP and is of Colorless type. It is illustrated by artist Mori Yuu and is part of the Black Bolt set in the Scarlet & Violet…
Set: Black Bolt
Number: 148/86
Rarity: Illustration Rare
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About the Pidove Pokémon Card
Pidove is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Black Bolt set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 148/86 and is classified as Illustration Rare. The Black Bolt set was released on July 18, 2025.
The card includes the flavor text: “Each follows its Trainer's orders as best it can, but they sometimes fail to understand complicated commands.”.
Pidove Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Pidove
Card number: 148/86
Set: Black Bolt
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Colorless
HP: 60
Artist: Mori Yuu
Release date: July 18, 2025
National Pokédex number: 519
Why Collect the Pidove Pokémon Card?
Pidove sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Black Bolt set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Pidove Pokémon Card
Pidove was illustrated by Mori Yuu.
For Illustration Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
Market Price and Value of the Pidove Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Pidove is about
9.37. Recent listings range from roughly 7.55 (low) to
59 (high), with a mid-point near $32.25. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Black Bolt set has a median card value near
.05 and an average near
0.37, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -5% over the last 7 days and -2% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Black Bolt set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Pidove Pokémon Card
Whether Pidove is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 620 copies of this card, of which 114 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 18.4%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Pidove Pokémon Card?
Illustration Rare cards such as Pidove are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (148/86) sits above the set's printed total of 86, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 620 copies to date.
Other Printings of Pidove
Pidove appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include BW Black Star Promos BW15 (around $68.33), Boundaries Crossed 123 (around
0.21) and McDonald's Collection 2011 11 (around $4.17).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Pidove Pokémon Card
The Pidove pokémon card is a Illustration Rare card from the Black Bolt set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about
9.37; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Pidove card from?
Pidove is from the Black Bolt set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 148/86 with the Illustration Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Pidove card?
Pidove is classified as Illustration Rare.
How much is the Pidove 148/86 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
9.37, within a recent range of roughly
7.55 to
59. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Pidove card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 620 copies so far, with about 18.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Pidove?
PSA has graded 620 copies, of which 114 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 18.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Pidove card?
Illustration Rare cards such as Pidove are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
When was the Black Bolt set released?
The Black Bolt set was released on July 18, 2025.
Are there other printings of Pidove?
Yes. Pidove appears on 14 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
