Butterfree VMAX #190
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertButterfree VMAX is card #190 from Darkness Ablaze, a Secret Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $17.15 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Butterfree VMAX #190 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Butterfree VMAX at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €21.85 (EUR).
- From Darkness Ablaze (Sword & Shield), released 2020.
- 7-day average €23.13; 30-day average €19.68.
- Secret Rare rarity.
- Current TCGplayer market value $17.15 (Holofoil).
Butterfree VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Butterfree VMAX #190.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $15.99
- Mid
- $18.85
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Butterfree VMAX a good deal?
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About Butterfree VMAX #190
Butterfree VMAX is the #190 of 189 card in Darkness Ablaze, a contemporary set released in 2020 as part of the Sword & Shield series. The card carries 300 HP and Grass typing, with a VMAX designation.
aky CG Works illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $17.15, with listings from $15.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #190 / 189
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- aky CG Works
- HP
- 300
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- VMAX
- Evolves from
- Butterfree V
- Released
- 2020/08/14
Butterfree VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Butterfree VMAX #190 — the playability layer behind the price.
G-Max Toxbreeze
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Butterfree VMAX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Butterfree VMAX #190.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $17.15.
In the $17.15 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $17.15 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Butterfree VMAX trends at €21.85 on Cardmarket (avg sold €19.85, lowest NM €5.00).
Butterfree VMAX price history & movement
Recent sales average €23.13 over 7 days versus €19.68 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+17.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €40.24, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €21.85.
Butterfree VMAX has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $17.15 to $17.75; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 3.4% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 3.4% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Butterfree VMAX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $17.15 market translates to a net of about $14.58 (eBay), $14.66 (TCGplayer), $15.94 (Cardmarket), $14.98 (Whatnot) or $17.15 (direct). That $2.57 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Butterfree VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Butterfree VMAX #190 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $17.15 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $63.13 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-35.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Butterfree VMAX within Darkness Ablaze
Butterfree VMAX ranks #2 of 12 tracked Darkness Ablaze cards by market value, against a set median of $7.30.
It sits in the top 92% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard VMAX (#20), valued at $39.20.
What makes Butterfree VMAX valuable
- Artwork by aky CG Works is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Contemporary-era cards like Butterfree VMAX (2020) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- With steady supply, Butterfree VMAX is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Secret Rare status puts Butterfree VMAX among the scarcer pulls in Darkness Ablaze.
- Butterfree VMAX is a Grass card with 300 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Butterfree VMAX
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Butterfree VMAX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€23.13 and €19.68) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $17.15 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Butterfree VMAX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $17.15 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Butterfree VMAX value questions
What is Butterfree VMAX #190 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $17.15 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $15.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €21.85.
Will Butterfree VMAX hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+17.5%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Butterfree VMAX?
Butterfree VMAX is a Secret Rare card from Darkness Ablaze (Sword & Shield series, 2020). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Butterfree VMAX have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($17.15). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Butterfree VMAX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $17.15. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Butterfree VMAX?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by aky CG Works also matters to collector demand.
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