Pidove Collector’s Guide: Black White Set #84

Character Intro

Pidove is a Common Pokémon card from the Black White set, numbered 84. With 50 HP and the straightforward attack Quick Attack, it offers simple, accessible gameplay—making it a familiar pick for collectors exploring this series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Quick Attack — Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 10 more damage (10+ damage total)
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: Each follows its Trainer’s orders as best it can, but they sometimes fail to understand complicated commands.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Black White set printing, card number 84, illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. It is classified as a Common rarity card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “bw1” and card number “84.” The card features a single attack, Quick Attack, and no abilities.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, it is ideal for beginner collectors or as a filler in themed decks. Handle with clean hands to avoid damage to the artwork by Masakazu Fukuda.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): Pidove #84 appears as a Basic Colorless Pokémon with a simple Quick Attack. It fits well into early-game strategies or collections focusing on the Black White series. The set’s artwork style is clean and faithful to the Pokémon’s character.