The world ofPokemontrading cards has become something of a spectacle to watch in recent years. As more andmore classicPokemoncards break sales records, thePokemonTGC has seen a new resurgence from not only collectors, but players and gawkers.

While many Poke-maniacs are still in shock overthe Pokemon card trade valued at $1 Millionback in December, a new story is making the rounds throughout thePokemoncommunity that definitely has more heart. Redditor ShinyShadowGligar shared a story about how their daughter’s Pokemon card trade resulted in a surprising and charming result.

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ShinyShadowGligar posted on the r/pokemon subreddit asking fans of thePokemonTGCwhat their strangest card trade was. The question was spurred by ShinyShadowGligar’s own strange trade story that came from their six-year-old daughter. Instead of ShinyShadowGligar’s daughter opting to trade her cards for another’s, her neighbor had a much more enticing offer for the young trainer. By trading a few of her cards, one of which was rare Mega Pidgeot, she received her own real Pidgeot in the form of a parakeet.

ShinyShadowGligar decided to share the cute little story on Reddit which generated over 600 comments and sits at a 96 percent upvote. The trade was approved by the neighbor’s mother and ShinyShadowGligar’s daughter decided that her new companion would be named “Pidgeot.” The heartwarming nature of the story struck a chord with fellowPokemonfans who showed immense love for the post. ShinyShadowGligar  was taken aback by the flood of support from the comments, which spurred them to upload some photos of Pidgeot due to the overwhelming demand by users. The little parakeet is definitely a charmer and seems well worth the trade inPokemoncards.

This little story about a wholesome Pokemon trade likely had a big impact due to its human interest factor when talking aboutPokemoncards. ThePokemontrading card scene has made headlines around the world throughout 2020 and the stories about thePokemonTGC market won’t stop. The renewed fanfare in Pokemon cards has impacted collectors, celebrities and fans in many ways. The demand is so wild for Pokemon cards thatscalpers are selling McDonalds Happy Meal exclusive cardsas stocks are running out.

As far as recent Pokemon card stories go, this recent Reddit one has definitely provided a smile to manyPokemonfans. It reminds a lot of players about their childhood with thePokemonfranchise and how many kids today are still invested in a series that has spanned generations of gaming platforms. The feelings of nostalgia and sentimentality when it comes toPokemonare bolstered by thefranchise celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.