Pidgeot V Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pidgeot V from the Lost Origin set is a Rare Ultra card with 210 HP. It features the ability Vanishing Wings and the attack Flight Surf, making it a dynamic addition to any collection. This card is numbered 188 in the set.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic,V
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Ability: Vanishing Wings — shuffle this Pokémon and all attached cards into your deck once per turn if it’s on your Bench.
• Attack: Flight Surf — costs three Colorless energies; does 80+ damage, with an additional 80 damage if a Stadium is in play.
• Rules: V rule applies — when this Pokémon V is Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Pidgeot V is from the Lost Origin set, card number 188. This version is a Rare Ultra rarity and features the distinctive illustration by Saki Hayashiro. No other printings or reprints are documented for this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is identified by its set code “swsh11-188” and regulation mark “F”. The card is part of the Sword & Shield series and is classified as a Basic,V subtype. Market references list it as “Pidgeot V Lost Origin 188.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play Notes

The V rule applies, meaning when Pidgeot V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Its ability Vanishing Wings provides a tactical retreat option by shuffling it and attached cards back into the deck.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.
• Store away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Given its Rare Ultra status, handle with care.
• For optimal protection, use a rigid top loader or a binder with individual pockets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Origin (swsh11): Pidgeot V debuts as a powerful Basic,V card with a unique ability and a high-damage attack, adding strategic depth to the set’s Colorless-type options. The set’s artwork and design emphasize dynamic poses and vivid colors, exemplified by Saki Hayashiro’s illustration of Pidgeot V.