Question 1

What is the current market value of Butterfree #3?

Accepted Answer

Butterfree from Burning Shadows is currently trading around $0.36. Compared with last week, pricing is 20.0% higher. It is currently 5.1% below the 30-day average of $0.38. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.27 and a peak around $0.51 (67% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Butterfree #3 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Short-term momentum is positive (20.0% over 7 days), while the card sits 33% above its 90-day low. The 90-day range spans $0.27 to $0.51 (67% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($0.38), the card is trading 5.1% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

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. 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. Observed alternatives run from $1.48 to $82.36 (5465% spread). The current card sits -99% versus the sampled alternative average of $28.88. Notable alternatives include Butterfree #33 (Jungle) at $1.48, Butterfree #34 (Base Set 2) at $1.87, Butterfree #21 (Legendary Collection) at $3.50, and Butterfree #14 (Great Encounters) at $1.68.

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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