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. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
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. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
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. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
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. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Generations |
|---|---|
| Number | 5 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $3.50 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €3.76 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $3.50 |
| Holofoil | $3.20 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 130 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Evolves from | Metapod |
| 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 |
| Weakness | Lightning ×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. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
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. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
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. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
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. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
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. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
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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