Koga's Pidgey 49 / 132 Pokemon Card from Gym Challenge Set
Koga's Pidgey is a Basic Pokémon card with 40 HP, belonging to the Colorless type. It is part of the Gym Challenge set, which is part of the Gym series and…
- Set: Gym Challenge
- Number: 49/132
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Koga's Pidgey Pokémon Card
Koga's Pidgey is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Gym Challenge set, part of the Gym series. It carries the collector number 49/132 and is classified as Uncommon. The Gym Challenge set was released on October 16, 2000.
Koga's Pidgey Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Koga's Pidgey
Card number: 49/132
Set: Gym Challenge
Series: Gym
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Colorless
HP: 40
Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Release date: October 16, 2000
National Pokédex number: 16
Why Collect the Koga's Pidgey Pokémon Card?
Koga's Pidgey is most often collected as part of a complete Gym Challenge set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Koga's Pidgey Pokémon Card
Koga's Pidgey was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Koga's Pidgey Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Koga's Pidgey is about $6.33. Recent listings range from roughly $3.83 (low) to $59.99 (high), with a mid-point near $6.16. 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 Gym Challenge set has a median card value near $7.84 and an average near $43.76, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +70% over the last 7 days and +90% 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 Gym Challenge set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Koga's Pidgey Pokémon Card
Whether Koga's Pidgey 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 353 copies of this card, of which 122 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 34.6%. 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 Koga's Pidgey Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Koga's Pidgey sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 353 copies to date.
Other Printings of Koga's Pidgey
Koga's Pidgey appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Gym Challenge 80 (around