Pidgeotto [Trainer Deck B] - Pokemon Base Set #22
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Pidgeotto [Trainer Deck B]
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Pidgeotto [Trainer Deck B] Card Facts & History
4 facts about this card
Set Lore
This Pidgeotto is especially prized because copies from Trainer Deck B were distributed before Base Set’s official release as teaching decks for early Pokémon Leagues, giving the card a true pre-release connection.
Card History
Trainer Deck B versions stand out from normal Base Set copies because the deck used cards with a distinctive red border and "Trainer Deck B" marking on the back, making them instantly recognizable to vintage collectors.
Artist
The artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives this early Pidgeotto card the classic hand-drawn look that defines the first era of the TCG.
In-Game
Its flavor text comes straight from the original Pokédex portrayal of Pidgeotto in the early games, emphasizing how fiercely it defends its territory and tying the card directly to Pokémon Red and Blue-era worldbuilding.