10 Hardest Pidgeot Pokémon Cards to Pull
Ranked by estimated pull rates from English booster packs.
From Mega Evolution cards to Pidgeot V and modern Pidgeot ex, this bird has several distinct styles of chase. A special illustration rare and a full-art card can have different estimated odds. This countdown compares individual English printings rather than their market prices.
Estimated odds, limited coverage. This uses the same estimates as our pull-rate calculators, including labelled rough models and very-low-confidence assumptions. It does not establish the hardest Pidgeot ever printed; nearby estimates may not represent a real difference in difficulty.
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Pidgeot pull rates at a glance
A larger pack figure means a lower estimated chance. Figures are rounded to two significant digits; matching rounded estimates share a rank.
| Rank | Card & set | Estimated packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pidgeot V (Full Art) 188/196Lost Origin · Holofoil | ~1 in 660 |
| 2 | Pidgeot ex 225/197Obsidian Flames · Holofoil | ~1 in 190 |
| 3 | Pidgeot ex 217/197Obsidian Flames · Holofoil | ~1 in 180 |
| 4 = | Pidgeot (23) 23/165Expedition · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 4 = | Pidgeot (59) 59/165Expedition · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 160Rough estimate |
| 4 = | Pidgeot ex 221/091Paldean Fates · Holofoil | ~1 in 160 |
| 7 | Pidgeot ex 164/197Obsidian Flames · Holofoil | ~1 in 150 |
| 8 = | M Pidgeot EX (Full Art) 105/108Evolutions · Holofoil | ~1 in 140 |
| 8 = | Pidgeot EX (Full Art) 104/108Evolutions · Holofoil | ~1 in 140 |
| 8 = | Pidgeot 124/181Team Up · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 140Rough estimate |
The hardest-to-pull Pidgeot countdown
#8 (joint) · Pidgeot
Team Up · 124/181 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 140 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$1.02 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Team Up reverse holo is a separate target from its ordinary finish. Where a set has more than one artwork of the same Pokémon, the collector number matters just as much as the name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 145 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Pidgeot EX (Full Art)
Evolutions · 104/108 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 140 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$9.67 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Five secret-number cards are printed on the uncommon sheet. Their individual odds are withheld; they are excluded from the ordinary uncommon pool calculation. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#8 (joint) · M Pidgeot EX (Full Art)
Evolutions · 105/108 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 140 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$15.23 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Five secret-number cards are printed on the uncommon sheet. Their individual odds are withheld; they are excluded from the ordinary uncommon pool calculation. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#7 · Pidgeot ex
Obsidian Flames · 164/197 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 150 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$1.26 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#4 (joint) · Pidgeot ex
Paldean Fates · 221/091 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$2.43 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#4 (joint) · Pidgeot (59)
Expedition · 59/165 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$39.99 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Expedition’s e-Reader-era design gives this printing a different look from modern cards. This entry ranks the reverse holo of the exact collector number shown, rather than every foil card with the same Pokémon name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 159 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#4 (joint) · Pidgeot (23)
Expedition · 23/165 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 160 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$121.64 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Expedition’s e-Reader-era design gives this printing a different look from modern cards. This entry ranks the reverse holo of the exact collector number shown, rather than every foil card with the same Pokémon name.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 159 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#3 · Pidgeot ex
Obsidian Flames · 217/197 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 180 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$1.55 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This ultra-rare Pidgeot ex offers an alternative to the special illustration rare. The two have separate collector numbers and estimates, even though they share the Pidgeot ex name.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#2 · Pidgeot ex
Obsidian Flames · 225/197 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 190 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$15.70 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Pidgeot ex sweeps above a city in a bold, graphic special illustration rare, with buildings and a route sign filling the scene. Its 225/197 number separates it from the ultra-rare and regular ex versions in the same expansion.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#1 · Pidgeot V (Full Art)
Lost Origin · 188/196 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 660 packs
An average waiting time, never a guaranteed pull.
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$2.85 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Pidgeot V’s full-art printing offers a different collecting direction from the later Pidgeot ex cards. Its Lost Origin estimate is tied to 188/196 specifically, rather than any Pidgeot V pull.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
TCGplayer physical-pack opening frequencies. Regular V, full-art, alternate-art and gallery tiers remain separate. Uniform per-card estimates do not reproduce factory collation. Ordinary reverse odds remain unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
How we compare Pidgeot pull rates
We compare the chance of pulling one exact card from one English pack of its release. A rarity’s overall hit rate is different from the odds of finding a particular Pidgeot within that rarity. Evidence ranges from reported community openings and print-sheet models to rough comparisons and assumed rarity frequencies. Each rough estimate carries its warning beside the odds; expand its explanation for the actual basis.
Japanese cards, guaranteed promos, deck cards and box toppers are outside this ranking. Vintage editions with shared odds take one position. Distinct pack-pulled finishes can qualify separately. Prices do not affect the order, and a missing price does not remove an otherwise eligible card.
Up to ten cards are selected automatically from available estimates, with any tie at the cutoff kept together. Estimates are rounded to two significant digits for comparison, not presented as precise measurements. New cards can enter when a matching printing and estimate are available; prices refresh with the catalogue. Descriptions stay with their card when the order changes.
Pidgeot pull-rate questions
Which Pidgeot card is hardest to pull?
Pidgeot V (Full Art) 188/196 (Lost Origin, Holofoil) has the lowest estimated chance among the qualifying cards here: about 1 in 660 packs. This is the current model’s ordering, including any rough assumptions labelled above. It does not cover every Pidgeot ever released.
Will opening 660 packs guarantee the top-ranked card?
No. For the first card listed at rank 1, opening 660 independent packs gives an estimated 63.4% chance of at least one copy. The average waiting time is not a promise; actual packs and factory collation can behave differently from this model.
Is the hardest Pidgeot to pull also the most expensive?
Not necessarily. Artwork, demand, condition and how much product exists also matter to collectors. This guide ranks estimated pack odds. Our most expensive Pidgeot guide compares available raw prices instead.
Do a booster box or an Elite Trainer Box guarantee a Pidgeot?
These estimates do not establish any product-level guarantee. A named Pidgeot promo included in a product is separate from the random cards inside its booster packs. Use the exact-card calculator to explore pack quantities and its stated assumptions.
Why can a reverse-holo Pidgeot rank above a rarer-looking card?
This compares one exact printing. A large reverse-holo pool can make a particular card’s modelled chance small even when reverse holos overall are common. Most of these estimates assume equal chances within the pool. That does not prove this Pokémon is short-printed, and it does not describe the ordinary non-holo version.