Butterfree V 1 / 189 Pokemon Card from Darkness Ablaze Set

Butterfree V — Darkness Ablaze 1/189 Pokémon TCG card

Butterfree V is a Grass-type Basic Pokémon card with 190 HP. It is part of the Darkness Ablaze set from the Sword & Shield series and features artwork by Saki…

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About the Butterfree V Pokémon Card

Butterfree V is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 190 HP from the Darkness Ablaze set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 1/189 and is classified as Rare Holo V. The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.

Butterfree V Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Butterfree V

Card number: 1/189

Set: Darkness Ablaze

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare Holo V

Subtypes: Basic, V

Type: Grass

HP: 190

Artist: Saki Hayashiro

Release date: August 14, 2020

National Pokédex number: 12

Why Collect the Butterfree V Pokémon Card?

Butterfree V is a solid addition to the Darkness Ablaze set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Butterfree V Pokémon Card

Butterfree V was illustrated by Saki Hayashiro.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Butterfree V Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Butterfree V is about

.56. Recent listings range from roughly $0.48 (low) to $502 (high), with a mid-point near
.60. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Darkness Ablaze set has a median card value near $0.38 and an average near

.54, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -8% over the last 7 days and -7% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Darkness Ablaze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Butterfree V Pokémon Card

Whether Butterfree V is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 720 copies of this card, of which 469 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 65.1%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Butterfree V Pokémon Card?

Rare Holo V cards like Butterfree V are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 720 copies to date.

Other Printings of Butterfree V

Butterfree V appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Darkness Ablaze 177 (around $4.83).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Butterfree V Pokémon Card

The Butterfree V pokémon card is a Rare Holo V card from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Darkness Ablaze set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.56; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Butterfree V card from?

Butterfree V is from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 1/189 with the Rare Holo V rarity.

What rarity is the Butterfree V card?

Butterfree V is classified as Rare Holo V.

How much is the Butterfree V 1/189 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.56, within a recent range of roughly $0.48 to $502. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Butterfree V card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 720 copies so far, with about 65.1% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Butterfree V?

PSA has graded 720 copies, of which 469 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 65.1%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Butterfree V card?

Rare Holo V cards like Butterfree V are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Darkness Ablaze set released?

The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.

Are there other printings of Butterfree V?

Yes. Butterfree V appears on one other card across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.