
Beedrill
XY Base Set · 5/146 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY Base SetNumber
5/146
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Beedrill: Rarity & Collectibility
Beedrill in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #5/146 of the XY Base Set 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, XY Base Set #5/146) changes hands at roughly $1.40, 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 $1.40, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.46. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $1.40, Lightly Played $0.61, Moderately Played $0.63, Heavily Played $0.50, Damaged $0.46 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.07 | $7.07 | $7.07 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.61 | $0.70 | $0.99 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.63 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | 52 |
Collector Outlook for Beedrill
Beedrill holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. 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.





