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Beedrill
Pokemon Base Set•#17
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$6.18Market Price
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Beedrill Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Beedrill #17 is one of the original Rare cards from the English Base Set, giving it a direct link to the January 9, 1999 launch that introduced the Pokémon TCG to U.S. collectors.
Set Lore
This card was first released in Japan’s original Expansion Pack and then carried into the English Base Set, making it part of the franchise’s very first core wave of Pokémon cards.
Artist
Its artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer whose early card illustrations give Base Set cards their unmistakable classic look.
In-Game
Base Set Beedrill also appears in the Game Boy Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Evolution set, a fun crossover that ties this card to one of the earliest digital versions of the hobby.
Card History
With Twineedle and Poison Sting, this card leans hard into Beedrill’s venomous ‘Poison Bee Pokémon’ identity, making its gameplay feel closely matched to the Pokédex flavor printed right on the card.
Card Reference
About Beedrill
Beedrill is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 17. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $6.18, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 3 listings currently for sale.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Beedrill?
The current market price of Beedrill is $6.18. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Beedrill from?
Beedrill is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 17, released in 1999.
Is Beedrill worth grading?
Whether Beedrill is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Beedrill?
You can buy or sell Beedrill on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 2,000 PSA graded copies tracked.