Butterfree VMAX #2
Butterfree VMAX #2 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $5.82, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Butterfree VMAX #2 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Butterfree VMAX at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €6.41.
- Trades around $5.82 on TCGplayer.
- From Darkness Ablaze (Sword & Shield), released 2020.
- Short-term trend 2.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Rare Holo VMAX.
Butterfree VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Butterfree VMAX #2.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.02
- Mid
- $6.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Butterfree VMAX #2
Printed as #2 in Darkness Ablaze, Butterfree VMAX belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2020. The card carries 300 HP and Grass typing, with a VMAX designation.
aky CG Works illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $5.82, with listings from $3.02 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #2 / 189
- Rarity
- Rare Holo VMAX
- 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 #2 — 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 #2.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $5.82.
At $5.82 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $5.82 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Butterfree VMAX trends at €6.41 on Cardmarket (avg sold €5.86, lowest NM €1.50).
Butterfree VMAX price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €5.89, 2.4% above the 30-day average of €5.75.
The most recent 24-hour average is €7.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €6.41.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $5.42–$5.82. The most recent snapshot of $5.82 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.9% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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.
Selling Butterfree VMAX at $5.82 nets roughly $4.75 on eBay, $4.78 on TCGplayer, $5.18 via Cardmarket, $4.89 on Whatnot or $5.82 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.07.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Butterfree VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Butterfree VMAX #2 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 $5.82 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 $51.79 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-63.9% 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
Within Darkness Ablaze it is the #12 most valuable of 12 tracked cards; the set median is $7.30.
That is 20% below the middle of the set — a top-8% position.
The set's top card is Charizard VMAX (#20), valued at $39.20.
What makes Butterfree VMAX valuable
- Its Grass typing means Butterfree VMAX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- aky CG Works illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Butterfree VMAX is a contemporary card (2020), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- As a Rare Holo VMAX, Butterfree VMAX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Buying & selling Butterfree VMAX
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.82 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Butterfree VMAX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo VMAX cards; a clean copy of Butterfree VMAX can realise well above the $3.02 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.82 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Butterfree VMAX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Butterfree VMAX value questions
What is the value of Butterfree VMAX?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.82 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.02 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €6.41.
Should I buy Butterfree VMAX?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare Holo VMAX rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Butterfree VMAX?
Butterfree VMAX is a Rare Holo VMAX card from Darkness Ablaze (Sword & Shield series, 2020). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Butterfree VMAX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.82). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Butterfree VMAX sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.82. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Butterfree VMAX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo VMAX 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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