Beedrill
Base Set (Shadowless) · 017/102 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
017/102
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Beedrill: Rarity & Collectibility
Beedrill in its sought-after Unlimited variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #017/102 of the Base Set (Shadowless) set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Beedrill?
In 2026, a Near Mint Beedrill (Rare, Base Set (Shadowless) #017/102) changes hands at roughly $23.39, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $23.39, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $2.43. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $23.39, Lightly Played $12.34, Moderately Played $6.25, Heavily Played $4.28, Damaged $2.43 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Beedrill is valued near $250.00 — about 11x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Beedrill: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Beedrill sits around $250.00 — roughly 11x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $47.00, CGC 10 $135.00, PSA 8 $45.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 8 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.75 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $14.97 | $14.97 | $14.97 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $9.68 | $9.68 | $9.68 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.43 | $2.13 | $2.15 | 56 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.28 | $4.28 | $4.28 | 64 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.34 | $12.34 | $12.34 | 124 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.25 | $5.48 | $5.48 | 105 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.39 | $23.39 | $23.39 | 89 |
Collector Outlook for Beedrill
Beedrill holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Beedrill on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
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