Beedrill
Base Set · 017/102 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
017/102
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Beedrill Worth?
Beedrill is a Rare card in the Base Set set, card number 017/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Beedrill Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Beedrill (Base Set, 017/102) is worth around $5.30 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.30, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.92. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.30, Lightly Played $2.77, Moderately Played $1.41, Heavily Played $0.86, Damaged $0.92 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $105.00 — about 20x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $41.99.
Is It Worth Grading Beedrill?
Grading Beedrill can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.30) and a PSA 10 ($105.00) is about $99.70 — a 20x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $41.99, CGC 10 $69.99, CGC 9.5 $13.50. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.53 | $1.53 | $1.53 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 15 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.16 | $4.16 | $4.16 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $7.41 | $7.41 | $7.41 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $41.99 | $41.99 | $41.99 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.92 | $0.40 | $4.71 | 375 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | 270 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.77 | $1.32 | $3.09 | 1,306 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.41 | $0.50 | $2.47 | 1,176 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.30 | $4.50 | $7.97 | 756 |
Is Beedrill a Good Buy?
Beedrill is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Beedrill's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
