Vespiquen, Astral Radiance 012/189, rare

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Vespiquen

Astral Radiance 012/189 • rare

Set: Astral Radiance
Number: 012/189
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2022
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $0.15
Artist: Yuya Oka

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What it's worth

$0.15market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$0.13 – $0.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare grass-type Vespiquen card is a notable inclusion in the Astral Radiance set. Collectors prize this card for its classification as a rare specimen, making it a distinct piece to seek out within the collection.

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What it does

120 HPStage 1

Cost: grass energyHoney Rush60×

Reveal any number of Sweet Honey cards from your hand. This attack does 60 damage for each card you revealed in this way.

Cost: grass energy colorless energy colorless energyPierce90

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Vespiquen (012/189) was released in 2022 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Astral Radiance. This set drew heavy thematic inspiration from the video game Pokémon Legends: Arceus, set in the historic Hisui region. The expansion focused on introducing regional variants and characters introduced in that title, integrating the game's unique aesthetic and lore into the established card mechanics.

The card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, a veteran illustrator who has contributed to the series since the late 1990s. Himeno’s design emphasizes the Pokémon’s regal, hive-like nature, utilizing a stylized composition that reflects the adventurous tone of the Hisui region. Upon release, the card was received as a standard rare-tier addition, valued primarily by players building grass-type decks during that competitive cycle.

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About

About Vespiquen

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