Vespiquen 11 / 98 Pokemon Card from Ancient Origins Set

Vespiquen — Ancient Origins 11/98 Pokémon TCG card

Vespiquen is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Ancient Origins set, which is part of the XY series. It has 90 HP and is a Grass type. The card features artwork…

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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 11/98 and is classified as Rare. 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: 11/98

Set: Ancient Origins

Series: XY

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Grass

HP: 90

Artist: Ayaka Yoshida

Release date: August 12, 2015

National Pokédex number: 416

Why Collect the Vespiquen Pokémon Card?

Vespiquen is a solid addition to the Ancient Origins set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

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 Ayaka Yoshida.

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

.40. Recent listings range from roughly $0.67 (low) to
9.98 (high), with a mid-point near
.50. 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 +3% over the last 7 days and +3% 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?

Rare cards like Vespiquen are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

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

.99).

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

Final Thoughts on the Vespiquen Pokémon Card

The Vespiquen pokémon card is a Rare card from the Ancient Origins set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Ancient Origins set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.40; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Vespiquen card from?

Vespiquen is from the Ancient Origins set (XY series), numbered 11/98 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Vespiquen card?

Vespiquen is classified as Rare.

How much is the Vespiquen 11/98 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.40, within a recent range of roughly $0.67 to
9.98. 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?

Rare cards like Vespiquen are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Ancient Origins set released?

The Ancient Origins set was released on August 12, 2015.

Are there other printings of Vespiquen?

Yes. Vespiquen appears on 10 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.