Butterfree

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Butterfree - Generations (#5)

Pokémon Stage 2 Rare Holo HP 130
TCGplayer market reference
$4.28
holofoil · 2 variants
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Number
5
Illustrator
miki kudo
Energy
Grass
It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
i About this card

Butterfree - Generations

Butterfree is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Generations Pokémon TCG set, released 2016, illustrated by miki kudo. It sits at card number 5 in the Generations checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 130 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $4.28. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Butterfree has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#5 in Generations) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 64Solid

Strong grading upside. Weak icon status, era strength.

Market Heat 67

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 50

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$4.28 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$3.99 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

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Market price history

Latest
$4.28
Low
$1.37
Jan 2022
High
$5.68
Nov 2022
Avg
$3.51
Days tracked
251
data points
Change
+114.0%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 251 data points

Sale History 215 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $191.08 PSA 9 high $35.00 Raw high $5.68
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $3.14
RAW $2.54
RAW $3.03
RAW $2.85
RAW $2.58
RAW $2.73
RAW $2.99
RAW $2.97
RAW $2.48
RAW $2.75
RAW $2.69
RAW $2.63
RAW $2.99
RAW $2.41
RAW $3.37
? Card FAQ

Butterfree FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Butterfree from Generations worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $4.28. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

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?

miki kudo illustrated this card. See miki kudo'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 Generations set released in 2016, 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 Butterfree legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.