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Butterfree 16/123

Name: Butterfree #16 - HeartGold & SoulSilver | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: hgss1-16
Price: 9.37 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver Base Released: Feb 10, 2010

Pokémon

Grass Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 31.5 packs (3.2%) Evolves From: Metapod

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9.37 $1.28 (15.82%)

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reverse Holofoil

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20.03 $5.90 (41.76%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	15.96	—	x1.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	79.00	—	x3.9

About Butterfree

Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Butterfree
National Pokédex #12
Card Number 16/123
Card RarityRare
IllustratorTomokazu Komiya
Release Date10/02/2010
SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
Expansion HeartGold & SoulSilver Base
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 Points120 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Resistance Fighting -20

Attacks

Cure Powder
Remove 3 damage counters from each of your Pokémon.
Whirlwind60
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Butterfree poised with its large, delicate wings spread wide, illuminated by warm light next to a softly glowing lantern, evoking a serene, mystical atmosphere as it readies for flight.

Playability Overview

Butterfree offers useful healing with Cure Powder and forces opponent switch with Whirlwind, but its Stage 2 evolution and mediocre attack limit its competitive viability in faster-paced decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Cozy Garden EveningThis Butterfree fits nicely on a peaceful, garden-themed page, especially with the warm lantern light behind it. Place it near other bug or fairy types that have a calm, twilight vibe to create a cozy, intimate feel for your page. It works great as a soft focal point too.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Warm Tones / Twilight Glow / Garden Hangout