
Butterfree is a Stage 2 Pokémon card from the Jungle set, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP. The flavor text notes that in…
Butterfree is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Jungle set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 33/64 and is classified as Uncommon. The Jungle set was released on June 16, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.”.
Card name: Butterfree
Card number: 33/64
Set: Jungle
Series: Base
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Grass
HP: 70
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Release date: June 16, 1999
National Pokédex number: 12
Butterfree is most often collected as part of a complete Jungle set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Butterfree was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Butterfree is about
For context, the Jungle set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Jungle set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Butterfree 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 2,972 copies of this card, of which 493 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 16.6%. 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.
As an Uncommon card, Butterfree sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2,972 copies to date.
Butterfree appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 5 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Butterfree pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Jungle set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Jungle set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Butterfree is from the Jungle set (Base series), numbered 33/64 with the Uncommon rarity.
Butterfree is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 2,972 copies so far, with about 16.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 2,972 copies, of which 493 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 16.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Butterfree sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Jungle set was released on June 16, 1999.
Yes. Butterfree appears on 21 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.