Butterfree
Generations · #5

Butterfree

Butterfree is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Generations (#5). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.50 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2016. Compare recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish before buying.

Generations set collectorsEvolution line completers UnlimitedExpanded
TCGPlayer market $3.50
Cardmarket trend €3.76
Rarity Rare Holo
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Who is this card for?

Butterfree suits collectors working on Generations who need the Rare Holo slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. This printing is from Generations.

What is Butterfree from Generations?

Butterfree is a Pokémon card in Generations numbered 5. It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen. National Pokédex #12. This printing is from Generations. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Butterfree worth today?

Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.50 for Butterfree. Low and high spread runs $1.68 to $69.99. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $3.50; Holofoil: $3.20. This printing is from Generations. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetGenerations
Number5
RarityRare Holo
TCGPlayer USD$3.50
Cardmarket EUR€3.76
Reverse Holofoil $3.50
Holofoil $3.20

Gameplay stats

HP130
TypesGrass
Evolves fromMetapod
Quiver Dance Grass Search your deck for a basic Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. If you attached Energy in this way, heal 40 damage from this Pokémon.
Gust GrassColorlessColorless 70
WeaknessLightning ×2

How collectible is Butterfree?

Butterfree is listed as Rare Holo in Generations. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. This printing is from Generations. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Butterfree?

Catalog fields: set Generations, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by miki kudo. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. This printing is from Generations. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare Holo.

Cactaur's take

Butterfree from Generations should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.

Pros

  • Butterfree is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Generations, making set and number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $3.50 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $3.50; Holofoil: $3.20).

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $3.50 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

How much is Butterfree worth?

Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.50 for ungraded Butterfree from Generations. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo.

What set is Butterfree from?

Butterfree is listed in Generations (XY) as card #5. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. This printing is from Generations.

How rare is Butterfree?

Our catalog lists Butterfree as Rare Holo in Generations. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.

Is Butterfree good for collectors or players?

Butterfree includes gameplay stats in Generations. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. This printing is from Generations.

What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Butterfree?

Finish variants of Butterfree carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $3.50; Holofoil: $3.20 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.

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Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-16. Last updated: 2026-06-10.