Beedrill XY 5 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Beedrill from the XY set is a Rare card with 120 HP. This agile Pokémon features the attack Flash Needle, showcasing its swift and precise strikes. It is card number 5 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 120
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Kakuna)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Poison Jab: Deals 20 damage and poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Flash Needle: Flip 3 coins; does 40 damage times the number of heads. If all heads, prevents all effects of attacks, including damage, to this Pokémon during the opponent’s next turn.
• Flavor Text: “It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY set, card number 5, and is classified as Rare. It is a Grass-type Stage 2 card illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. The card’s image can be viewed at /images/xy1/xy1-5.jpg.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by set code “xy1” and card number “5.” The card’s rarity symbol and illustrator credit also help confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including this card in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: Introduced as a rare Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon, Beedrill XY 5 offers strategic poison and damage potential with its Poison Jab and Flash Needle attacks. The set’s focus on evolving Pokémon is exemplified by this card’s evolution from Kakuna.