Butterfree 34/130
Set: Base Set 2
Released: Feb 24, 2000
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About Butterfree
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #12
- Card Number 34/130
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
- Release Date24/02/2000
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Base Set 2
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Resistance
Fighting -30
Grass 
Fire ×2 
Fighting -30 Attacks
- Whirlwind20
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)
- Mega Drain40
Remove a number of damage counters from Butterfree equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10). If Butterfree has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Butterfree gracefully hovering above vibrant pink flowers, its delicate, translucent wings shimmering against a pastel sky filled with swirling patterns, evoking a peaceful and enchanting natural scene.
Playability Overview
Butterfree combines disruption with Whirlwind and sustain through Mega Drain, making it a versatile choice for controlling opponent's bench while recovering damage over time.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Fluttering GardenPlace this card in the center of a floral-themed page. It looks great surrounded by other Grass-type Pokémon and cards that feature flowers or gardens, creating a lively and colorful scene that highlights Butterfree’s beauty.Additional Binder Suggestions: Garden / Calm / Soft Pastels / Insect Life / Flower Power
