Butterfree 33/64

Name: Butterfree #33 - Jungle | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base2-33
Price: 14.89 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Jungle Released: Mar 5, 1997

Pokémon

Grass Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves From: Metapod

Raw Prices

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first Edition

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14.89 $0.97 (6.97%)

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unlimited

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1.79 $0.18 (11.18%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	669.86	—	x45
PSA9	91.60	3.19%	x6.2
PSA8.5	36.00	—	x2.4
PSA8	63.66	—	x4.3
PSA7	46.56	—	x3.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	405.07	—	x226
PSA9	105.31	9.71%	x59
PSA8.5	11.00	—	x6.1
PSA8	63.00	1.06%	x35
PSA7	50.63	—	x28

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
Butterfree
National Pokédex #12
Card Number 33/64
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date16/06/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Jungle
Evolves From
Metapod
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

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).

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Butterfree gracefully hovering above vibrant, blooming flowers, its delicate white wings shimmering against a sparkling, ethereal background that evokes a magical, serene garden scene.

Playability Overview

Butterfree’s ability to force opponent switches with Whirlwind offers unique battlefield control, while Mega Drain provides durability through healing, making it a strategic mix of disruption and sustainability.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Floral GraceThis Butterfree card radiates a serene beauty with its vibrant flowers and gentle colors. It deserves a spot on a "Nature's Elegance" page, especially alongside other graceful Pokémon like Venusaur or Vileplume. The floral elements create a lovely, calming atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with more intense cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Meadow / Serene / Pastel / Pollination / Butterfly Effect