Pidgeot Collector’s Guide: Team Up (sm9-124)

Character Intro

Pidgeot from the Team Up set is a Rare card numbered 124 with 130 HP. Its Whirlwind attack enables dynamic board control, and the vibrant artwork captures Pidgeot’s swift, graceful nature.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Pidgeotto)
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Attacks:
• Whirlwind (60 damage): Forces opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with one on their Bench.
• Spin Storm: Opponent returns their Active Pokémon and all attached cards to their hand.
• Flavor Text: “When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon Team Up expansion, card number 124. It is a Rare card with no known alternate print variants. The artwork is by Akira Komayama and uses the set’s distinctive design elements.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “sm9” and card number “124.” The card’s rarity is Rare, it carries no regulation mark, and the illustrator’s signature style is a clear visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its disruptive attacks can influence gameplay by forcing switches or returning Pokémon to the hand, but tournament use is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Avoid moisture and handle with clean hands to maintain surface integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features collaborative Pokémon pairs and includes this Pidgeot as a powerful Stage 2 option. The set is known for its diverse Colorless-type Pokémon and strategic gameplay elements.