Question 1

What is the current market value of Butterfree #16?

Accepted Answer

For Butterfree in HeartGold & SoulSilver, the current reference price is $5.96. Compared with last week, pricing is 9.4% higher. It now sits 16.1% above its 30-day average of $5.13. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $3.27 to $5.96 (45% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Question 2

Is Butterfree #16 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly movement is positive (9.4%), and value remains materially above its recent low (82%). The 90-day range spans $3.27 to $5.96 (45% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($5.13), the card is trading 16.1% higher. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Butterfree #16 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2010, HeartGold & SoulSilver introduced this print of Butterfree. Card flavor text reads: "Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Grass. This card evolves from Metapod. Attack line includes "Cure Powder" and "Whirlwind". It has a weakness to Lightning and resistance to Fighting. 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 $1.29 to $82.36 (6284% spread). The current card sits -79% versus the sampled alternative average of $28.84. Notable alternatives include Butterfree #33 (Jungle) at $1.29, 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 #16 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

HeartGold & SoulSilver was released in 2010. HeartGold & SoulSilver is grouped under the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. With 124 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Butterfree is card number 16 with a Rare designation.

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