Beedrill ex (Full Art)
Collectible Trading Card (TCG), offset lithography on cardstock with foil laminate • Akira Egawa (Illustrator for The Pokémon Company)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Global Pop Culture / Neo-manga illustration
Medium & Technique
Four-color process printing (CMYK) onto cardstock with holographic foiling, micro-etching/texturing, and chemical coatings
Creation Period
2023 (Modern Era)
Dimensions & Format
Standard TCG format (approx. 2.5 x 3.5 inches), vertical portrait orientation
Subject Description
A dynamic depiction of the 'Poison Bee' Pokémon Beedrill in its ex form. The composition features a low-angle, aggressive stance with its dual stingers pointed towards the viewer. The background utilizes a vibrant purple gradient with energy streaks to convey movement. Iconography includes Japanese-inspired creature design and TCG-specific game mechanics text.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good to Excellent (based on visual inspection through top-loader); crisp corners and edges, though centering appears slightly off-top to bottom.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$0.50 - $2.00 USD
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 booster pack; currently held in a secondary market collector's protective sleeve (top-loader).
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 'modern vintage' era of the Pokémon franchise, specifically the 151 special expansion set which reimagined the original 1996 creatures for a contemporary audience using high-fidelity digital art and complex texture printing.
Notable Features
Features a 'Full Art' design where the illustration extends across the entire card face; specifically includes the 'Rumbling Bees' attack text and holographic texture characteristic of 'ex' rarity cards from the Scarlet & Violet series.
Condition Issues
Slight vertical off-centering (common in mass-production); minor surface scratching possible on the plastic top-loader, but card appears pristine.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain current storage in acid-free PVC-free sleeve and rigid top-loader. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct UV light to prevent fading of the purple inks and warping of the foil layer.