Delibird · Neo Revelation, what to know.
About the Delibird card
Numbered 5 of 66 in Neo Revelation, released in September 2001, Delibird is a Rare Holo, a Basic Colorless-type carrying 60 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Delibird needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya.
Delibird carries this Pokédex flavor text: "It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had."
What is Delibird worth?
Delibird is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Neo Revelation's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Neo Revelation holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Neo Revelation produced 1st Edition, Unlimited, Shining prints. For Delibird, the print variant can change the price several times over, so identify it before you buy.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Delibird is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on Wizards-era cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the colorless foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Delibird
When you go to buy Delibird, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Delibird, so price the specific copy in front of you.
