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Butterfree [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2001
$28.48Market Price
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Butterfree [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
This card hits collectors right in the nostalgia because Butterfree was Ash’s first Pokémon catch to be fully released, in the landmark anime episode "Bye Bye Butterfree," first broadcast in Japan on August 19, 1997 and in the U.S. on October 5, 1998.
Card History
"Bye Bye Butterfree" also introduced the pink Butterfree, which Bulbapedia notes was the first alternately colored Pokémon ever shown in any Pokémon media, giving Butterfree a unique place in franchise history.
Card History
Neo Discovery Butterfree is especially appealing to WotC collectors because this English set was released in both 1st Edition and unlimited printings, and the 1st Edition stamp marks it as part of one of the era’s most iconic early premium runs.
Set Lore
Butterfree #19 belongs to Neo Discovery, the ninth English Pokémon TCG expansion, a set built around Gold and Silver, the Ruins of Alph, and the mysterious Unown—giving this card a strong connection to the Johto boom of the early 2000s.
Artist
This Butterfree was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, one of the franchise’s most celebrated early Pokémon artists, and Bulbapedia specifically credits her on the Neo Discovery card page for this release.
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About Butterfree [1st Edition]
Butterfree [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 19. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2001. The current market price is $28.48, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Discovery
- Card Number
- #19
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2001
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Butterfree [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Butterfree [1st Edition] is $28.48. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Butterfree [1st Edition] from?
Butterfree [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 19, released in 2001.
Is Butterfree [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Butterfree [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Butterfree [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Butterfree [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.