Collector’s Guide: Pidgeot (Base Set 2 #14)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Pidgeot
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Pidgeotto)
• HP: 80
• Type: Colorless
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 14
• Legality: unknown

Pidgeot’s attacks include Wing Attack, dealing 20 damage for two Colorless energies, and Hurricane, which deals 30 damage and can return the Defending Pokémon and all attached cards to the opponent’s hand unless it knocks out the target. It has a Fighting resistance (-30) and a Lightning weakness (×2), with no retreat cost.

Flavor text highlights Pidgeot’s hunting behavior: “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 Base Set 2 expansion, identified as card number 14. It features the classic holofoil Rare Holo treatment and is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, known for detailed and dynamic artwork.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base4
• Subtypes: Stage 2
• Print Variants: None reported for this exact printing
• Regulation Mark: None
• Market Reference Query: “Pidgeot Base Set 2 14”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil shine and card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the holo area. Use a top loader or binder with rigid sleeves for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: A reprint set combining cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, Base Set 2 includes this Pidgeot as a Rare Holo Stage 2 card. It maintains the classic gameplay and artwork style, appealing to collectors seeking iconic Pokémon in holofoil form.