Butterfree #5
Butterfree #5 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $169.99, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Butterfree #5. Sell on your own schedule.
Butterfree at a glance
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Set: Expedition Base Set (E-Card, 2002).
- Trades around $169.99 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Butterfree price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Butterfree #5.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $130.00
- Mid
- $199.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $96.25
- Mid
- $460.77
- High
- —
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About Butterfree #5
Butterfree is the #5 of 165 card in Expedition Base Set, a vintage-era set released in 2002 as part of the E-Card series. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 2.
Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $169.99, with listings from $130.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #5 / 165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Metapod
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Butterfree attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Butterfree #5 — the playability layer behind the price.
Miraculous Powder
Once during your turn (before you attack), you may remove all Special Conditions from your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Butterfree is affected by a Special Condition.
Spiral Drain
Flip a coin. If heads, remove 2 damage counters from Butterfree.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Water -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Miraculous Powder
- Attacks
- 1
Butterfree price analysis
What drives the current market value of Butterfree #5.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($169.99), Holofoil ($133.64) — 2 versions in total.
At $169.99 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $169.99 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket does not list Butterfree, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Butterfree price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $169.99–$169.99. The most recent snapshot of $169.99 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Butterfree at $169.99 nets roughly $147.17 on eBay, $148.02 on TCGplayer, $161.14 via Cardmarket, $151.16 on Whatnot or $169.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $22.82.
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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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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Butterfree #5 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $169.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $477.63 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $137.47. You need a graded sale of $215.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $218.90 (104.2% 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 within Expedition Base Set
Within Expedition Base Set it is the #26 most valuable of 155 tracked cards; the set median is $65.00.
That is 162% above the middle of the set — a top-84% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Butterfree valuable
- Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Butterfree is sought by players and collectors alike.
- A $169.99 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- At Rare rarity, Butterfree is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Butterfree
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Butterfree has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $169.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Butterfree can realise well above the $130.00 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $169.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Butterfree value questions
What is the value of Butterfree?
The current TCGplayer market value is $169.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $130.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Butterfree a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Butterfree?
Butterfree is a Rare card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Butterfree?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($169.99), Holofoil ($133.64). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Butterfree?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $169.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Butterfree cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki also matters to collector demand.
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