Koga’s Pidgey

Koga’s Pidgey

Selected Masterpiece • 80/132
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $1.68
Gym Challenge Gym 2000
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“Koga's Pidgey captures a moment of this small bird Pokémon poised for action, its wings slightly spread as if ready to take flight. The background features a serene landscape, suggesting a peaceful yet alert environment where Pidgey feels at home. Its determined expression hints at the character's readiness to face challenges, embodying the spirit of a Pokémon eager to prove itself. This snapshot reflects the balance of tranquility and readiness that defines Pidgey's world.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Colorless
Era
Gym
Release
16/10/2000

Peck

10

Sand-attack

20

If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost