Vespiquen 10 / 98 Pokemon Card from Ancient Origins Set

Vespiquen — Ancient Origins 10/98 Pokémon TCG card

Vespiquen is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is illustrated by the artist kawayoo and is part of the Ancient Origins set from the XY series,…

Set: Ancient Origins
Number: 10/98
Rarity: Uncommon

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About the Vespiquen Pokémon Card

Vespiquen is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Ancient Origins set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 10/98 and is classified as Uncommon. The Ancient Origins set was released on August 12, 2015.

The card includes the flavor text: “Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee.”.

Vespiquen Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Vespiquen

Card number: 10/98

Set: Ancient Origins

Series: XY

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Grass

HP: 90

Artist: kawayoo

Release date: August 12, 2015

National Pokédex number: 416

Why Collect the Vespiquen Pokémon Card?

Vespiquen is most often collected as part of a complete Ancient Origins set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Vespiquen Pokémon Card

Vespiquen was illustrated by kawayoo.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Vespiquen Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Vespiquen is about $0.39. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to $39.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.40. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Ancient Origins set has a median card value near

.10 and an average near $31.93, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -47% over the last 7 days and -38% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Ancient Origins set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Vespiquen Pokémon Card

Whether Vespiquen is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Vespiquen Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Vespiquen sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Other Printings of Vespiquen

Vespiquen appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include HS—Undaunted 23 (around $5.57), Diamond & Pearl 39 (around $3.56) and Stormfront 31 (around

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Vespiquen card from?

Vespiquen is from the Ancient Origins set (XY series), numbered 10/98 with the Uncommon rarity.

What rarity is the Vespiquen card?

Vespiquen is classified as Uncommon.

How much is the Vespiquen 10/98 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $0.39, within a recent range of roughly $0.10 to $39.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Vespiquen card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

How rare is the Vespiquen card?