Pidgeot-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Pidgeot-EX from the Evolutions set is a Rare Ultra card with 170 HP. Numbered 104 in the set, it showcases Pidgeot’s swift, powerful nature—highlighted by its signature attack, Feather Lance.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Rules: When a Pokémon-EX is Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Pidgeot-EX is from the XY Evolutions set, card number 104. It is a Basic EX Pokémon with no evolutions from previous forms.

• Attacks:
• Mirror Move — Reflects damage back to the opponent’s Active Pokémon if Pidgeot-EX was damaged last turn.
• Feather Lance — Deals 80 damage to the Active Pokémon and 20 damage to one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “xy12-104” and the Rare Ultra rarity. The card’s illustrator, Ryo Ueda, is a key identifier for collectors familiar with the Evolutions set artwork style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Pokémon-EX rule means knocking it out awards your opponent two Prize cards, which is a critical strategic consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Pidgeot-EX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets is recommended to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (xy12): This set revives classic Pokémon with updated mechanics and artwork. Pidgeot-EX stands out as a powerful Basic EX card with a blend of offensive and tactical attacks, fitting well into nostalgic and competitive collections alike.