Beedrill – Evolutions (#7)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Beedrill (#7) is a Rare card from XY - Evolutions released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Poison Sting attack (30 damage), Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.40, Cardmarket average sale is €0.21, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.40
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.21
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Evolutions
- Card Number
- 7
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
Attacks & Strategy
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Poison Sting
[Grass]
— 30
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. -
Swarming Sting
[Grass, Colorless]
This attack does 40 damage times the number of Beedrill you have in play to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Beedrill from Evolutions (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Beedrill 7 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Beedrill's Poison Sting deals 30 damage for Grass energy. Special effect: Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutions #7 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.40 |
�📦 Evolutions Set Context
This Beedrill is part of the Evolutions expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Beedrill card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Evolutions
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Beedrill 7 was released in 2016 in the Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolutions is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Beedrill with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Beedrill card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Beedrill works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.