Beedrill (Japanese)
Mysterious Mountains · 005/088 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
005/088
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Beedrill (Japanese) Worth?
Beedrill (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Mysterious Mountains, card number 005/088. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Beedrill (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Beedrill (Japanese) (Mysterious Mountains, 005/088) is worth around $69.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $69.99, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $48.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $69.99, Lightly Played $30.95, Moderately Played $48.00 — 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 $899.99 — about 13x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $149.99.
Is It Worth Grading Beedrill (Japanese)?
Grading Beedrill (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($69.99) and a PSA 10 ($899.99) is about $830.00 — a 13x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $149.99, CGC 10 $56.00, CGC 9.5 $90.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 6 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $62.78 | $62.78 | $62.78 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $899.99 | $899.99 | $899.99 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $30.95 | $30.95 | $30.95 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 12 |
Is Beedrill (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Beedrill (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Beedrill (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
