Beedrill 17/102

Name: Beedrill #17 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-17
Price: 5.32 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Grass Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 24 packs (4.2%) Evolves From: Kakuna

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

5.32 $0.38 (6.67%)

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unlimited Shadowless

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24.14 $0.33 (1.39%)

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first Edition Shadowless

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155.28 $0.33 (0.21%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	170.17	30.98%	x32
PSA9	52.12	70.47%	x9.8
PSA8	41.94	66.69%	x7.9
PSA7.5	15.00	—	x2.8
PSA7	25.20	16.72%	x4.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	270.01	29.18%	x11
PSA9	64.41	9.14%	x2.7
PSA8.5	26.00	—	x1.1
PSA8	69.42	19.75%	x2.9
PSA7	21.58	7.26%	x0.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	3,138.85	0.49%	x20
PSA9	704.34	12.86%	x4.5
PSA8.5	482.53	—	x3.1
PSA8	270.05	32.19%	x1.7
PSA7.5	140.00	—	x0.9
PSA7	290.79	—	x1.9

About Beedrill

Flies at high speed and attacks using the large, venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Beedrill
National Pokédex #15
Card Number 17/102
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves From
Kakuna
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Resistance Fighting -30

Attacks

Twineedle30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Poison Sting40
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Beedrill hovering sharply with its wings spread wide among blurred green foliage, poised to strike with its menacing, spear-like forelegs and pointed stingers, embodying speed and aggression in flight.

Playability Overview

Beedrill's high-risk Twineedle attack and moderate Poison Sting damage offer situational value, but its Stage 2 evolution requirement and coin flip reliance limit consistent competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Forest InsectsThis Beedrill card fits nicely as a center or top card in a forest-themed page. Pair it with other bug types or forest Pokémon that share nature backgrounds to create a cohesive look. The light, leafy background gives it a fresh, natural vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Energetic / Light Green / Bug Squad / Woodland Zone