Beedrill V Collector’s Guide
Character Intro
Beedrill V from the Astral Radiance set is a Rare Ultra card with 210 HP. Numbered 160, it pairs the attack Twineedle with a dynamic design and solid stats.
Quick Facts
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Radiance | 160 | Rare Ultra | 210 | Ayaka Yoshida |
- Type: Grass
- Stage: Basic, V
- Weakness: Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost: 1
- Regulation Mark: F
- Rules: V rule applies — when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Key Printings
This exact printing of Beedrill V appears in the Sword & Shield Astral Radiance expansion, identified by set code swsh10 and card number 160. It is a Rare Ultra card, making it a relatively rare find within the set.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its card number (160), rarity (Rare Ultra), and illustrator (Ayaka Yoshida). The card’s attacks, “Twineedle” and “Swarming Sting,” are signature moves that define its gameplay style.
Legality & Play Notes
Legality: unknown
Beedrill V’s attacks offer strategic options: “Twineedle” deals 40 damage per heads from flipping two coins, while “Swarming Sting” scales damage based on the number of Beedrill V you have in play. The card follows the V rule, which increases the stakes when it is knocked out.
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collectible value. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for optimal protection.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Astral Radiance (swsh10): Beedrill V debuts here as a powerful Grass-type Basic V Pokémon with unique coin-flip and scaling damage attacks, illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida. This set introduces it as a Rare Ultra card with a regulation mark F, though its release date remains unknown.
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