01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Dottler)

HP 130

TypeGrass

RarityRare

IllustratorHitoshi Ariga

WeaknessFire ×2

Retreat●

SetSword & Shield

Released2020

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare
Foiling: Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Market value

~$0.39 raw

Raw copies run $0.20 to $0.40

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07Why Collectors Want It

Orbeetle — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #826).
Required for any complete Orbeetle master set across eras.
Collectors of the Sword & Shield set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Orbeetle with 130 HP; top attack near 90 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Bug's Radar

Once during your turn, you may look at the top 3 cards of your opponent's deck and put them back in any order.

Brainwave Cost: Grass + Colorless · 90+ damage

This attack does 30 more damage for each Psychic Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness: Fire ×2
Retreat cost: 1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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