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Koga’s Pidgeotto 27/132

Set: Gym Challenge Released: Oct 16, 2000

Pokémon: Kyogre

Colorless Type Rare Illustrator: Ken Sugimori Pull Rate:1 in 31.5 packs (3.2%) Evolves From: Koga's Pidgey Evolves To: Pidgeot

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21.27 $0.84 (4.11%)

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10.31 $0.21 (2.00%)

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Koga’s Pidgeotto 27/132 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	208.98	123.27%	x9.8
PSA9	48.88	—	x2.3
PSA8.5	30.00	—	x1.4
PSA8	21.28	—	x1.0
PSA7	37.26	—	x1.8

Koga’s Pidgeotto 27/132 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
135
32.22%
$208.98
PSA 9 Mint
186
44.39%
$48.88
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
64
15.27%
$21.28
PSA 7 Near Mint
19
4.53%
$37.26
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
9
2.15%
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PSA 5 Excellent
2
0.48%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
2
0.48%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.24%
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Is Koga’s Pidgeotto 27/132 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $21.27 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $56.63

$21.27

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$37.26

PSA 7 −$16.85

$21.28

PSA 8 −$30.76

$48.88

PSA 9 −$6.74

$208.98

PSA 10 +$132.54

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $21.27 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Koga’s Pidgeotto 27/132 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Kyogre, Pidgeotto
TypeColorless
National Pokédex #[17]
Card Number 27/132
Card RarityRare
Pull Rate1 in 31.5 packs (3.2%)
IllustratorKen Sugimori
LanguageEnglish
Release Date16/10/2000
SeriesGym
Expansion Gym Challenge
Evolves From
Koga's Pidgey
Evolves To
Pidgeot
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Resistance Fighting -30

Attacks

Quick Turn30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Aerial Maneuvers10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 30 more damage, and, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Koga's Pidgeotto. If tails, this attack does 10 damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Koga’s Pidgeotto mid-flight, wings spread wide against a dynamic, swirling blue background, showcasing agility and power as it readies for an aerial strike with a focused, fierce expression.

Playability Overview

Koga’s Pidgeotto offers strong damage potential with coin flip-based attacks and useful protection from damage, but its reliance on luck and fairly high retreat cost may limit consistent competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Koga's StrategyPlace this card near the center of a page dedicated to Koga or Gym Leader-themed Pokémon. It pairs well with cards that focus on agility and clever tactics, like those with coin flip mechanics or evasive moves. The bright colors will stand out among darker cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Urban Jungle / Tactical / Bright Yellow / Gym Leaders / Sneaky Moves

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Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 from Gym Challenge — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Koga’s Pidgeotto has moved up 4.1% to $21.27. PSA 10 copies are up 123.3% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132?

Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 appears roughly 1 in 31.5 packs, which works out at 3.2% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Gym Challenge.

How rare is Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132?

Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Gym Challenge.

Is Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 worth grading?

At $21.27 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $208.98, giving a net return of +$132.54 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$6.74 and PSA 8 returns −$30.76, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 exist?

PSA have graded 419 copies of Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132, of which 135 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 32.2%, or roughly 1 in 3.1 graded copies.

Is Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 32.2% gem rate, Koga’s Pidgeotto grades better than the Gym Challenge average by 9.1 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132?

Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, who has illustrated 2072 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 released?

Koga’s Pidgeotto #27/132 was released on 16 October 2000 as part of Gym Challenge. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Koga’s Pidgeotto 27/132

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