Market outlook
Stable Outlook 5/10
Recent market indicators place raw copies near $4-$5, with recurring sales and a strong but accessible grading premium. The card has recognizable nostalgia appeal, but high supply and a relatively large graded population are likely to restrain rapid appreciation.
Next months. Over the next 3-6 months, prices are most likely to remain broadly stable, with raw copies generally around $3-$7 and graded 10 copies roughly around $60-$85 unless Mega Evolution-related demand produces a temporary spike.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, gradual appreciation is possible for clean, well-centered copies and especially graded 10 examples if nostalgia and Mega Evolution interest continue. Raw copies are likely to show slower growth because supply is abundant; significant gains would require a broader Pokémon market expansion or a sustained resurgence in Mega Evolution collecting.
History
Pidgeot is the fully evolved form of Pidgey and Pidgeotto, a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in the original Pokémon games. Mega Pidgeot represents Pidgeot undergoing Mega Evolution, temporarily increasing its power and changing its appearance. The card depicts Mega Pidgeot as a powerful late-generation evolution and was part of the Evolutions expansion's nostalgic celebration of the original Pokémon Trading Card Game era.
The English version was released in the 2016 Pokémon XY—Evolutions expansion. The character's Mega Pidgeot-EX card was first released in Japan in the Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary subset; the English Evolutions expansion included both Regular and Full Art versions.
- This Full Art card is numbered 65/108 in the English Evolutions set.
- It has 220 HP and is an Ultra Rare Mega Pokémon-EX card.
- Mega Pidgeot-EX was printed in both Regular and Full Art forms in Evolutions.
- The card's set numbering and artwork distinguish it from the separate Full Art version numbered 105/108.
- Evolutions was designed around reinterpreting and commemorating early Pokémon TCG cards and characters.
Collector notes
Condition. Inspect the black borders, corners, edges, and holofoil surface under angled light. Common flaws include whitening on the back edges, corner wear, print lines, scratches or clouding in the holofoil, off-centering, dents, surface indentations, and edge chipping. The Full Art version should be checked carefully against the correct 65/108 numbering because the Regular version is also numbered 65/108 while the separate Full Art card is commonly identified as 105/108. A strong grade generally requires clean holofoil, sharp corners, minimal whitening, and balanced centering.
Storage. Store in a soft penny sleeve inside a rigid semi-rigid holder or quality toploader, avoiding tight sleeves that can catch corners. Keep cards upright in a cool, dry, dark environment with stable temperature and humidity. Avoid direct sunlight, moisture, PVC materials, loose storage, and pressure that can cause warping or surface dents. For valuable graded copies, retain the slab in a protective sleeve and avoid stacking heavy objects on it.
Authenticity. Compare the card's typography, copyright line, set symbol, 65/108 or 105/108 numbering, holofoil pattern, texture, borders, and artwork with verified scans. Genuine Evolutions cards have crisp printing, consistent color, correct Pokémon TCG fonts, and a properly layered blue Pokémon card back. Warning signs include fuzzy text, incorrect colors, flat or unusual holofoil, incorrect font spacing, excessively thin or translucent cardstock, missing texture on a textured Full Art, and a light test that reveals unusually strong transparency. For expensive copies, use a reputable grading service or compare the item with confirmed authentic examples.
