Question 1

What is the current market value of Butterfree #3?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Butterfree in Sun & Moon at roughly $0.29. Week-over-week movement is lower by 44.0%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.31) by 5.2%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.21 and $0.43, producing a 76% range and high-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Butterfree #3 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 44.0% over 7 days, with the card now 33% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $0.21 to $0.43 (76% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 5.2% below its 30-day reference ($0.31). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Butterfree #3 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2017, Sun & Moon 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." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 130. Energy typing is Grass. Butterfree evolves from Metapod. The printed attacks highlight "Psy Bolt" and "Whirlwind". The card has a weakness to Fire. 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 -99% 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 #3 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Sun & Moon is 2017. It belongs to the Sun & Moon series. Set size is 173 cards, which categorizes Sun & Moon as large. 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.

Butterfree #3

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