Question 1

What is the current market value of Beedrill #17?

Accepted Answer

Beedrill from Base is currently trading around $4.96. Week-over-week movement is upward at 100.8%. It now sits 19.5% above its 30-day average of $4.15. Its 90-day trading band runs between $2.25 and $6.65, producing a 89% range and high-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Beedrill #17 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent direction is upward at 100.8%; current pricing is 120% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $2.25 and $6.65 create a 89% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($4.15), the card is trading 19.5% higher. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Beedrill #17 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Beedrill is a Base card from the 1999 release window. Card flavor text reads: "Flies at high speed and attacks using the large, venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Grass. Beedrill evolves from Kakuna. Notable move text references "Twineedle" and "Poison Sting". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Fighting. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Beedrill cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Beedrill often benchmark it against other Beedrill cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.62 to $325.43 (52389% spread). The current card sits -94% versus the sampled alternative average of $86.01. Notable alternatives include Beedrill #21 (Base Set 2) at $2.12, Beedrill #20 (Legendary Collection) at $1.71, Beedrill #3 (Plasma Freeze) at $0.62, and Beedrill #13 (Great Encounters) at $0.75.

Question 5

What set is Beedrill #17 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base entered circulation in 1999. Series classification for this set is Base. With 102 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Beedrill is card number 17 with a Rare designation.

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