Butterfree VMAX Darkness Ablaze #2
Butterfree VMAX is a Rare Holo VMAX Pokémon card from Darkness Ablaze (#2), illustrated by aky CG Works. It's a VMAX Grass-type Pokémon with 300 HP, evolving from Butterfree V, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $6.07 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $73 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 12× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $73$52–$80 | |
| PSA 9 | $21$7–$30 | |
| PSA 8 | $15$15–$15 | |
| PSA 7 | $11$11–$11 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.72 grading fee → 12.1× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $73.24 | $70.72 | −$4 | 12.1× |
| PSA 9 | $20.61 | $70.2 | −$56 | 3.4× |
| PSA 8 | $14.61 | $70.14 | −$62 | 2.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 1,618 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 80.3% | $73.00 |
| PSA 9 | 14.9% | $21.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 4.8% | $6.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
15% spreadCurrently 15% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
7% cheaper than the US🔥 Trending in the community
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Card text
Evolves from Butterfree V.
VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
About the Pokémon
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Card details
Other Butterfree VMAX cards
There are 2 different Butterfree VMAX printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Darkness Ablaze #2 (Rare Holo VMAX).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Butterfree VMAX (Darkness Ablaze #2) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Butterfree VMAX from Darkness Ablaze is worth approximately $6.07 ungraded (near-mint), and around $73 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Butterfree VMAX?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Butterfree VMAX from Darkness Ablaze is worth around $73 — roughly 12× the raw ungraded value of $6.07.
Should I grade my Butterfree VMAX?
A PSA 10 sells for about $73 versus $6.07 raw — roughly a 12× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Butterfree VMAX rare?
Butterfree VMAX is a Rare Holo VMAX card from Darkness Ablaze (card #2), illustrated by aky CG Works. Its current blended market value is $6.07 ungraded.