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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. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $0.31. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
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 40Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
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Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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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 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.22 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.52 | ||
| RAW | $1.56 | ||
| RAW | $1.34 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.43 | ||
| 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
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Bird Keeper from Darkness Ablaze worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $0.31. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
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 Bird Keeper legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.