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Butterfree - Expedition Base Set (#5)
- Number
- 5
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- Energy
- Grass
Butterfree - Expedition Base Set
Butterfree is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Expedition Base Set Pokémon TCG set, released 2002, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. It sits at card number 5 in the Expedition Base Set checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $153.12 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Butterfree has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#5 in Expedition Base Set) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 78Strong
Strong market heat, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 7 active listings · updated 8253m ago
Market price history
Sale History 14 sales · since 2025-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $0.74 | ||
| RAW | $0.88 | ||
| RAW | $0.57 | ||
| RAW | $0.49 | ||
| RAW | $0.73 | ||
| RAW | $1.11 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.39 | ||
| RAW | $1.40 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.18 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 |
Other printings of Butterfree
Butterfree FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Butterfree from Expedition Base Set worth?
Recent recorded market price is $153.12 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Butterfree?
This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Butterfree has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Butterfree?
Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrated this card. See Sumiyoshi Kizuki's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Butterfree released?
The Expedition Base Set set released in 2002, so this card (#5 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Butterfree?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Expedition Base Set set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.