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5 facts about this card
This Butterfree is part of Expedition Base Set, the first English e-Card expansion, a landmark release that introduced the dot-code borders and Nintendo e-Reader functionality to the Pokémon TCG.
Butterfree #38 has a matching holo counterpart in the same set as Butterfree #5, giving collectors two Expedition versions of the same artwork and card design to chase.
Its e-Reader Pokédex text was pulled from Pokémon Crystal, tying this card directly to the Johto-era games and their flavor of Butterfree lore.
Illustrator Sumiyoshi Kizuki gave this card a warm storybook feel that stands out from more battle-heavy artwork in Expedition, making it especially appealing to collectors who love character-driven Pokémon art.
Butterfree is one of the anime’s most emotionally iconic Pokémon because Ash released his Butterfree in 'Bye-Bye Butterfree,' a farewell widely remembered as one of the series’ defining early tearjerker moments.
Card Reference
Butterfree is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 38. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $24.65, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Butterfree is $24.65. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Butterfree is from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 38, released in 2002.
Whether Butterfree 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.
You can buy or sell Butterfree 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.