Pidgeot ex #217

The Pidgeot ex card, numbered 217/197, stands out as a highly desirable secret illustration rare from the Obsidian Flames expansion. Its numbering beyond the set's official total indicates its heightened rarity and often translates to a lower pull rate, making it a notable find for collectors. As an Ultra Rare 'ex' Pokémon, it carries the special rule where opponents take two Prize cards upon its Knock Out, a characteristic shared by powerful Pokémon in the Scarlet & Violet series.

What truly distinguishes this Pidgeot ex is its potent Quick Search Ability, allowing players to search their deck for any card once per turn and put it into their hand. This powerful deck-thinning and card-fetching capability makes it a key strategic asset in competitive play. Its Blustery Wind attack, while secondary, offers utility by discarding a Stadium card in play. The artwork by takuyoa captures Pidgeot's dynamic nature, a fitting portrayal for the "Bird Pokémon" known for its incredible speed. The species' Pokédex entry notes its hunting prowess, describing how it skims water surfaces at high speed to catch unwary prey such as Magikarp, a detail subtly echoed in its swift card-searching ability.