Butterfree 5/165
Set: Expedition Base Set
Released: Sep 15, 2002
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #12
- Card Number 5/165
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorSumiyoshi Kizuki
- Release Date15/09/2002
- SeriesE-Card
- Expansion Expedition Base Set
- 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 Points80 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
Abilities
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Poké-Power:
Miraculous Powder
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may remove all Special Conditions from your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Butterfree is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks
- Spiral Drain40



Flip a coin. If heads, remove 2 damage counters from Butterfree.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Butterfree fluttering gracefully in a sparkling, starry background. Its delicate wings display bold black outlines with soft white and blue hues, while a smaller butterfly accompanies, enhancing the scene's magical ambiance.
Playability Overview
Butterfree's ability to remove Special Conditions each turn offers strong utility, but its moderate HP and reliance on coin flips for damage mitigation limit its overall competitive effectiveness.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Sparkling GardenThis Butterfly card fits nicely at the center of a nature or insect-themed page. Its sparkling, colorful background adds a magical touch, so it pairs well with other bug types or floral-themed Pokémon. Keep it near lighter, pastel-colored cards to let it pop.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Cheerful / Pastel / Butterfly / Nature Walk































