Butterfree #2
🔥 Hot MoveButterfree #2 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $42.71, 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.
Demand for Butterfree #2 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Butterfree at a glance
- Rare rarity.
- Live market value $42.71 for the Holofoil print.
- Set: FireRed & LeafGreen (EX, 2004).
- Recent averages: €27.09 (7d), €19.50 (30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €30.05.
Butterfree price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Butterfree #2.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $44.49
- Mid
- $59.49
- High
- —
- Low
- $29.99
- Mid
- $39.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $42.00
- Mid
- $43.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Butterfree #2
Butterfree is the #2 of 112 card in FireRed & LeafGreen, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP, printed as Stage 2.
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $42.71, with listings from $44.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #2 / 112
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Metapod
- Pokédex
- #12
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Butterfree attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Butterfree #2 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sooth Dust
As long as Butterfree is your Active Pokémon, remove 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon between turns.
Whirlwind
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Gust
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Sooth Dust
- Attacks
- 2
Butterfree price analysis
What drives the current market value of Butterfree #2.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($42.71), Reverse Holofoil ($41.55), Normal ($40.00) — 3 versions in total.
A $42.71 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $42.71 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Butterfree trends at €30.05 on Cardmarket (avg sold €30.77, lowest NM €1.80).
Butterfree price history & movement
Recent sales average €27.09 over 7 days versus €19.50 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+38.9%).
Latest daily average €14.20 against a trend price of €30.05.
Butterfree has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $42.71 to $42.71; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $42.71 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $36.75 via eBay's default tier, $36.96 on TCGplayer, $40.22 on Cardmarket, $37.75 on Whatnot and $42.71 selling directly — a $5.96 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Butterfree sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Butterfree #2.
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 #2 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Butterfree #2.
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 $42.71 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $52.90 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $88.69 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $10.22 (12.4% 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
By market value Butterfree sits at #53 of 109 in FireRed & LeafGreen (set median $41.74).
That is 2% above the middle of the set — a top-52% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Butterfree valuable
- Classic-era cards like Butterfree (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At Rare rarity, Butterfree is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Butterfree is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Priced at $42.71 with steady supply, Butterfree sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Butterfree
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $42.71 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Butterfree can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Butterfree, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- FireRed & LeafGreen was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Butterfree can realise well above the $44.49 low end.
Butterfree value questions
What is the value of Butterfree?
Butterfree trades near $42.71 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $44.49–—; Cardmarket shows €30.05.
Will Butterfree hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+38.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Butterfree rare?
Butterfree is a Rare card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Butterfree are there?
TCGplayer tracks 3 printings: Holofoil ($42.71), Reverse Holofoil ($41.55), Normal ($40.00). 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 $42.71. 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 classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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