Beedrill Collector’s Guide: Primal Clash XY5-3

Character Intro

Beedrill from the Primal Clash set is a rare card numbered 3 with 120 HP. This agile Pokémon features the attack Twineedle, showcasing its swift and precise strikes. Its striking design makes it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Kakuna)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Attacks:
• Allergic Shock: If the Defending Pokémon is damaged by an attack during your next turn, it is Knocked Out.
• Twineedle: Flip 2 coins; this attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.
• Flavor Text: May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Image:

Key Printings

This Beedrill card is from the XY series, specifically the Primal Clash set, numbered 3. It is classified as a Rare card and features no special print variants. The card’s artwork and stats are consistent with this single printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Beedrill card. Identification is straightforward through its set code “xy5” and card number “3.” The card is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon evolving from Kakuna, with no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in tournaments is therefore unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this Beedrill card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique illustration, keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder with acid-free pages is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (XY5): This set introduced a variety of Pokémon with primal-themed artwork and abilities. Beedrill stands out as a rare Grass-type Stage 2 with a unique attack that can potentially knock out defending Pokémon on the following turn. The set is known for its dynamic illustrations, including Kouki Saitou’s detailed work on this card.