Beedrill

Beedrill

Selected Masterpiece • 15/111
Market Price $2.17
Rising Rivals Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Beedrill card captures a moment of intense focus as this Poison Bee Pokémon hovers in mid-air, ready to strike. Its vibrant yellow and black stripes contrast sharply against the soft background, emphasizing its agility and readiness. With its stingers poised, Beedrill embodies both beauty and danger, a reminder of the delicate balance in nature. The scene reflects the tension of a predator in its element, fully aware of its surroundings.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Grass
Era
Platinum
Release
16/05/2009

Needle Shock

30

The Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned. Ignore this effect if any of your Pokémon used Needle Shock during your last turn.

Weakness
+30
Retreat Cost