Pidgeotto - Pokemon Base Set #22
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Pidgeotto Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Pidgeotto is one of the original rare non-holo cards from the very first main Pokémon TCG expansion, giving it a special place in the hobby's 1999 foundation set.
In-Game
Both of this card's attacks, Whirlwind and Mirror Move, are drawn directly from moves Pidgeotto can learn in the video games, which makes the card feel especially faithful to early Pokémon battle mechanics.
Cultural Impact
Its flavor text comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, tying this card straight back to the original Game Boy era that defined Pokémon for an entire generation of collectors.
Artist
The artwork is by Ken Sugimori, the franchise's original character designer, whose paintings helped give Base Set cards their instantly recognizable classic Pokémon look.
Set Lore
Before Base Set officially launched, this exact card appeared in the pre-release Trainer Deck B with a distinctive red border, a quirky piece of early TCG history that collectors still love to talk about.