Butterfree Expedition Base Set #38
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Butterfree is a Rare Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set (#38), 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 $27.05 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $248 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 9× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 21 | 3 sold$248$211–$285 | |
| PSA 9pop 67 | 2 sold$149$127–$171 | |
| PSA 8pop 53 | $22$14–$49 |
Price history · Raw
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
Only 11% of 183 PSA-graded Butterfree copies are a gem-mint 10 (21 of 183) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (10 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 11.5% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$149); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $248.25 | $72.47 | +$149 | 9.2× |
| PSA 9 | $148.95 | $71.48 | +$50 | 5.5× |
| PSA 8 | $22.14 | $70.21 | −$75 | 0.8× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 183 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 11.5% | $248.00 |
| PSA 9 | 36.6% | $149.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 51.9% | $27.00 |
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
65% spreadCurrently 65% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. 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.
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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 #38 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Butterfree (Expedition Base Set #38) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Butterfree from Expedition Base Set is worth approximately $27.05 ungraded (near-mint), and around $248 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?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Butterfree from Expedition Base Set is worth around $248 — roughly 9× the raw ungraded value of $27.05.
Should I grade my Butterfree?
A PSA 10 sells for about $248 versus $27.05 raw — roughly a 9× 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 rare?
Butterfree is a Rare card from Expedition Base Set (card #38), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Its current blended market value is $27.05 ungraded.