Question 1

What is the current market value of Butterfree #3?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Butterfree (Burning Shadows) sits near $0.38. Over the last 7 days it gained 2.3%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.38). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.29 to $0.40 (29% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Question 2

Is Butterfree #3 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly movement is positive (2.3%), and value remains materially above its recent low (31%). With a 29% 90-day spread ($0.29-$0.40), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.38), pricing is near equilibrium. Graded comparison currently centers on PSA 9 near $20.00, representing +5163% over raw value.

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. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.15-$0.42, a 180% band. Against the sample mean of $0.26, this card is +48%. Notable alternatives include Butterfree #3 (Journey Together) at $0.16, Butterfree #12 (151) at $0.15, Butterfree #3 (Fusion Strike) at $0.23, and Butterfree #3 (Rebel Clash) at $0.33.

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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