Beedrill (Team Up 5) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Beedrill from the Team Up set is a rare card numbered 5 with 130 HP. It features the attack Reckless Charge, offering a straightforward offensive option. This card’s vibrant design captures Beedrill’s dynamic energy in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Kakuna
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, set code sm9, titled “Team Up.” It is a rare card numbered 5 in the set.

Attacks

• Destiny Stinger: Can only be used if Beedrill has damage counters and results in both Active Pokémon being Knocked Out.
• Reckless Charge: Deals 90 damage but causes Beedrill to take 10 damage itself.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• The card is identified by its set code sm9-5 and the illustrator You Iribi.
• The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm9/sm9-5.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its unique attack conditions and self-damaging move may influence deck strategies, but official tournament use is not currently established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare status and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the edges where wear is most common. Consider a top-loader or binder with rigid pages for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features a diverse range of Pokémon with unique abilities and attacks. Beedrill stands out as a rare Grass-type Stage 2 with aggressive attack options and a distinctive illustrator style by You Iribi. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a notable entry for collectors focusing on the Sun & Moon series.