Question 1

What is the current market value of Butterfree #16?

Accepted Answer

Butterfree from HeartGold & SoulSilver is currently trading around $8.23. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +0.3%. Against its 30-day baseline of $7.99, this card is pricing 3.0% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $6.52 to $8.23 (21% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Rare.

Question 2

Is Butterfree #16 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (+0.3%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. Observed 90-day bounds of $6.52 and $8.23 create a 21% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value is 3.0% above its 30-day reference ($7.99). The clearest graded reference is PSA 9 at $15.96, or +94% relative to raw.

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. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.18-$0.42, a 133% band. Against the sample mean of $0.26, this card is +3025%. Notable alternatives include Butterfree #3 (Journey Together) at $0.18, Butterfree #12 (151) at $0.18, Butterfree #3 (Fusion Strike) at $0.23, and Butterfree #3 (Rebel Clash) at $0.32.

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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