| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 17 |
| Rarity | rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 80 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Beedrill #17 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Beedrill is a non-holo Rare from the original 1999 Base Set, depicted by Ken Sugimori. Its affordability and rarity slot it mid-tier within the set’s 307 cards, maintaining solid recognition among early Pokémon enthusiasts.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $4.38 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $2.56 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €39.11 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €27.19 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 38 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $317.28 |
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Beedrill #17: rarity, grading and trend
Beedrill #17 is a rare Pokémon card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). A PSA 10 sells for about 72x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($4.38 to $4.38). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $599.80 | 1 |
| ACE | 9 | $49.88 | 3 |
| BGS | 9 | $41.88 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $63.14 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $38.07 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $129.53 | 3 |
| CGC | 7 | $22.35 | 3 |
| PSA | 10 | $317.28 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $40.31 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $53.74 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $19.46 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Beedrill price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €250.00 | $4.38 |
| Sep 2026 | €250.00 | $4.38 |
| Aug 2026 | €250.00 | $4.38 |
| Jul 2026 | €250.00 | $4.38 |
| Jun 2026 | €22.50 | $4.38 |
| Mar 2026 | €24.99 | $4.42 |
| Feb 2026 | €24.99 | $4.39 |
| Jan 2026 | €25.99 | $4.38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Beedrill #17 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $4.38, a PSA 10 sells for around $317.28 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Beedrill #17 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Beedrill #17 sells for about $317.28 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $4.38 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Beedrill #17 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $4.38.
Is Beedrill #17 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 72.4x raw ($312.90 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Beedrill I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (17) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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