Butterfree Expedition Base Set #5
Butterfree is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set (#5), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. It's a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP, evolving from Metapod, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $159.97 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 3 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 8 | 13 sold$325$276–$374 | |
| PSA 7 | 8 sold$116$99–$134 | |
| PSA 4 | 2 sold$109$93–$126 |
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 ~$73.24 grading fee → 2.0× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8 | $324.98 | $73.24 | +$92 | 2.0× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
26% cheaper than the US🔥 Trending in the community
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Card text
Evolves from Metapod.
About the Pokémon
In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
Card details
Other Butterfree cards
There are 9 different Butterfree printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Expedition Base Set #5 (Rare Holo).
More from Expedition Base Set
Frequently asked questions
How much is Butterfree (Expedition Base Set #5) worth?
As of 3 July 2026, Butterfree from Expedition Base Set is worth approximately $159.97 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Butterfree rare?
Butterfree is a Rare Holo card from Expedition Base Set (card #5), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Its current blended market value is $159.97 ungraded.