Butterfree #16

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.

Butterfree (HeartGold & SoulSilver) is presently valued at about $6.67 in raw condition. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%.

Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $6.60. Its 90-day trading band runs between $5.53 and $6.67, producing a 17% range and low-volatility behavior.

The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Pricing context for collectors: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 17% 90-day spread ($5.53-$6.67), this card currently tracks as low-volatility.

Relative to the 30-day baseline ($6.60), pricing is near equilibrium. Graded comparison currently centers on PSA 9 near $15.96, representing +139% over raw value.

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.

Collectors tracking Butterfree often benchmark it against other Butterfree cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets.

In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.15 and $0.64 (327% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.30), this card is +2087%.

Notable alternatives include Butterfree #3 (Flashfire) at $0.64, Butterfree #3 (Fusion Strike) at $0.22, Butterfree #3 (Rebel Clash) at $0.27, and Butterfree #3 (Journey Together) at $0.20.