Beedrill (Base Set 2 #21) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Beedrill from Base Set 2 is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon card with 80 HP. It evolves from Kakuna and features two attacks: Twineedle, which deals 30 damage times the number of heads from flipping two coins, and Poison Sting, which deals 40 damage and may poison the opponent’s Pokémon. The card has a Fighting resistance (-30) and a Fire weakness (×2), with no retreat cost. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori, this card is classified as Rare.

Key Printings

• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 21
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: 80
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Kakuna)
• Attacks: Twineedle (30× damage), Poison Sting (40 damage + possible Poison condition)
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 0

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “base4” and card number 21. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Beedrill card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Use rigid top loaders or binders with acid-free pages for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many classic cards with updated artwork and layout. Beedrill #21 maintains the original Ken Sugimori illustration and offers solid Stage 2 Grass-type gameplay with poison and multi-hit damage potential. It is a sought-after Rare card for collectors of early Pokémon TCG sets.

Legality: unknown