Beedrill EX #XY157
Beedrill EX is card #XY157 from XY Black Star Promos, a Unknown Pokémon card currently trading near $5.38 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Beedrill EX #XY157 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Beedrill EX at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.38 (Holofoil).
- Unknown rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €6.58.
- 7-day average €6.08; 30-day average €6.14.
- Set: XY Black Star Promos (XY, 2013).
Beedrill EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Beedrill EX #XY157.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.02
- Mid
- $5.38
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Beedrill EX a good deal?
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About Beedrill EX #XY157
Printed as #XY157 in XY Black Star Promos, Beedrill EX belongs to the XY series and dates to 2013. A Grass-type (160 HP), this ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by hatachu and currently trades at $5.38 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.02 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #XY157 / 211
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- hatachu
- HP
- 160
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- EX
- Released
- 2013/10/12
Beedrill EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Beedrill EX #XY157 — the playability layer behind the price.
Double Scrapper
Discard up to 2 Pokémon Tool cards attached to your opponent's Pokémon.
Pin Missile
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Beedrill EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Beedrill EX #XY157.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($5.38).
In the $5.38 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$5.38 gives Beedrill EX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €6.58, with an average sold price of €5.33 and a lowest near-mint ask of €2.40.
Beedrill EX price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €6.08, 1.0% below the 30-day average of €6.14.
Single-day average: €7.00; Cardmarket trend price €6.58.
Beedrill EX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.37 to $5.38; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Beedrill EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Beedrill EX at $5.38 nets roughly $4.37 on eBay, $4.39 on TCGplayer, $4.76 via Cardmarket, $4.49 on Whatnot or $5.38 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.01.
As a unknown card, Beedrill EX sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Beedrill EX #XY157.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Beedrill EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Beedrill EX #XY157 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Beedrill EX #XY157.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $5.38 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.36 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Beedrill EX within XY Black Star Promos
Within XY Black Star Promos it is the #178 most valuable of 178 tracked cards; the set median is $25.58.
It sits in the top 1% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.
What makes Beedrill EX valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- hatachu illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Beedrill EX is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Beedrill EX is a Grass card with 160 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Unknown rarity, Beedrill EX is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Beedrill EX
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.08 and €6.14) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Beedrill EX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- XY Black Star Promos was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Beedrill EX can realise well above the $3.02 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.38 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Beedrill EX value questions
What is the value of Beedrill EX?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $5.38 (low $3.02, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €6.58.
Is Beedrill EX a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (-1%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Beedrill EX?
Beedrill EX is a Unknown card from XY Black Star Promos (XY series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Beedrill EX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.38). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Beedrill EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.38. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Beedrill EX?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by hatachu also matters to collector demand.
