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Butterfree
HeartGold & SoulSilver•2010
$11.26Market Price
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Butterfree Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Butterfree #16 is part of the very first HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, a landmark set that launched the HGSS-era card redesign and introduced Pokémon Prime and Pokémon LEGEND cards to collectors.
Set Lore
This Butterfree was printed as a Rare in HeartGold & SoulSilver and appears as card 16/123 in English, giving it a place in one of the most nostalgic Johto-themed releases of the modern TCG.
In-Game
Its attack Whirlwind is a direct nod to the video games, where Butterfree could learn Whirlwind as far back as Generation I.
Card History
Butterfree is forever tied to one of the anime's most emotional moments, since Ash released his own Butterfree in the original series episode "Bye Bye Butterfree."
Artist
This card was illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya, a fan-favorite Pokémon TCG artist known for giving even familiar Pokémon an offbeat, storybook-like personality.
Card Reference
About Butterfree
Butterfree is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver set, card number 16. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver era, and was released in 2010. The current market price is $11.26, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Card Number
- #16
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2010
- Language
- English
- Era
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Butterfree?
The current market price of Butterfree is $11.26. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Butterfree from?
Butterfree is from the Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver set, card number 16, released in 2010.
Is Butterfree worth grading?
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.
How can I buy or sell Butterfree?
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.