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Bird Keeper - Darkness Ablaze (#159)
- Number
- 159
- Illustrator
- Hideki Ishikawa
Bird Keeper - Darkness Ablaze
Bird Keeper is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Darkness Ablaze Pokémon TCG set, released 2020, illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa. It sits at card number 159 in the Darkness Ablaze checklist and the Supporter subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.28 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Bird Keeper has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#159 in Darkness Ablaze) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 51Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
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Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
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| RAW | $0.11 | ||
| RAW | $0.17 | ||
| RAW | $0.19 | ||
| RAW | $0.25 | ||
| RAW | $0.15 | ||
| RAW | $0.18 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
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| RAW | $1.56 | ||
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| RAW | $1.23 | ||
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| RAW | $1.42 | ||
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| RAW | $1.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.14 | ||
| RAW | $1.05 | ||
| RAW | $1.10 | ||
| RAW | $1.18 | ||
| RAW | $1.18 | ||
| RAW | $1.20 | ||
| RAW | $1.16 | ||
| RAW | $1.16 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.09 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.16 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.32 | ||
| RAW | $1.59 | ||
| RAW | $1.59 | ||
| RAW | $1.27 | ||
| RAW | $1.30 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.17 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.03 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.07 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.17 | ||
| RAW | $1.77 | ||
| RAW | $1.79 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.84 | ||
| RAW | $3.67 | ||
| RAW | $1.76 | ||
| RAW | $1.44 |
Other printings of Bird Keeper
Bird Keeper FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Bird Keeper from Darkness Ablaze worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.28 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Bird Keeper?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Bird Keeper has been printed 2 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Bird Keeper?
Hideki Ishikawa illustrated this card. See Hideki Ishikawa's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Bird Keeper released?
The Darkness Ablaze set released in 2020, so this card (#159 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Bird Keeper?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Darkness Ablaze set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.