Pidgeotto 163 / 197 Pokemon Card from Obsidian Flames Set
Pidgeotto is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Obsidian Flames set in the Scarlet & Violet series. It has 90 HP, is of Colorless type, and features artwork by…
- Set: Obsidian Flames
- Number: 163/197
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Pidgeotto Pokémon Card
Pidgeotto is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Obsidian Flames set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 163/197 and is classified as Uncommon. The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.”.
Pidgeotto Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Pidgeotto
Card number: 163/197
Set: Obsidian Flames
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Colorless
HP: 90
Artist: Kariya
Release date: August 11, 2023
National Pokédex number: 17
Why Collect the Pidgeotto Pokémon Card?
Pidgeotto is most often collected as part of a complete Obsidian Flames 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 Pidgeotto Pokémon Card
Pidgeotto was illustrated by Kariya.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Pidgeotto Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Pidgeotto is about $0.36. Recent listings range from roughly $0.05 (low) to
For context, the Obsidian Flames set has a median card value near $0.26 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Obsidian Flames set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Pidgeotto Pokémon Card
Whether Pidgeotto 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 3 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 33.3%. 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 Pidgeotto Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Pidgeotto sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3 copies to date.
Other Printings of Pidgeotto
Pidgeotto appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 88 (around $41.70), FireRed & LeafGreen 45 (around