Topps Pokémon Series 1 Pidgeot Foil Trading Card #18

This is a Topps Pokémon Series 1 trading card featuring the character Pidgeot, numbered #18. The card is a standard rectangular trade size, constructed from cardstock with a distinctive foil prismatic background that creates a rainbow shimmer effect when moved under light. The central artwork depicts Pidgeot in a dynamic, bird-like pose with cream, brown, and red plumage, set against an explosive radiant background pattern consisting of pink and purple hues with blue circular accents. The bottom of the card contains the Pokémon logo and the text '#18 PIDGEOT' in a stylized font over a purple arced band. Regarding condition, the card shows significant evidence of wear which will impact its collectible value; notably, the upper right corner and top edge display visible whitening and delamination of the foil surface. There is also softening and fraying on several corners and some general surface scuffing visible on the foil layer. This item was manufactured by Topps in 1999 during the height of the initial Pokémon global phenomenon. Unlike the Trading Card Game (TCG) cards used for play, these Topps cards were primarily produced as collectible animation-based items.