Koga’s Pidgeotto Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Koga’s Pidgeotto is a Rare card, number 27, from the Gym Challenge set. This agile Pokémon has 60 HP and features the attack Quick Turn, with artwork that captures Pidgeotto’s swift, in-battle speed.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Koga’s Pidgey)
• HP: 60
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Attacks:
• Quick Turn: Flip 2 coins; does 30 damage per heads.
• Aerial Maneuvers: Flip a coin; if heads, does 40 damage and prevents all attack effects on Koga’s Pidgeotto during opponent’s next turn; if tails, does 10 damage.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Gym Challenge set as card number 27. It is classified as a Rare and illustrated by Ken Sugimori. No other print variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions. Identification is straightforward via the set code “gym2” and card number 27; the attacks and Ken Sugimori illustration further confirm it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its gameplay revolves around coin flips that influence damage output and defensive capabilities, making it a strategic but luck-dependent choice.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and age, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder to maintain value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Part of the Gym Leader-focused set known for distinctive artwork, with Koga’s Pidgeotto standing out for its coin flip–based attacks and defensive mechanics.