Question 1

What is the current market value of Butterfree #3?

Accepted Answer

For Butterfree in Burning Shadows, the current reference price is $0.37. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. Against its 30-day baseline of $0.36, this card is pricing 2.2% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.29 and $0.37, producing a 22% range and moderate-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Question 2

Is Butterfree #3 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Short-term movement is stable (0.0% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. With a 22% 90-day spread ($0.29-$0.37), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.36), pricing is near equilibrium. Available graded data shows PSA 9 at $20.00, which is +5305% versus raw pricing.

Question 3

What is Butterfree #3 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2017, Burning Shadows introduced this print of Butterfree. The printed flavor text states: "Close examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Grass. Butterfree evolves from Metapod. Notable move text references "Bye-Bye Heal" and "Stun Spore". Fire weakness applies to this print. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Butterfree cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Butterfree printings create a useful comparison set for Butterfree. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $1.68-$153.12, a 9014% band. Against the sample mean of $30.96, this card is -99%. Notable alternatives include Butterfree #33 (Jungle) at $1.68, Butterfree #34 (Base Set 2) at $1.77, Butterfree #21 (Legendary Collection) at $6.95, and Butterfree #14 (Great Encounters) at $4.62.

Question 5

What set is Butterfree #3 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Burning Shadows entered circulation in 2017. Burning Shadows is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. With 177 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Butterfree is card number 3 with a Rare designation.

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